Track the A Zone Drill

Published on March 22, 2023
Duration: 0:42

This video details the 'Track the A Zone Drill' as performed by Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS. Botkin provides a self-critical analysis of his performance, highlighting common shooting errors like over-reliance on the red dot and poor body mechanics during transitions. He demonstrates a technique to improve target focus using occluded eye aiming and analyzes target hits to diagnose movement-induced shot deviation.

Quick Summary

The Track the A Zone Drill, demonstrated by Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS, focuses on dynamic shooting and target engagement. Key techniques include practicing occluded eye aiming by taping the red dot optic to improve target focus and analyzing shot placement to correct movement-induced errors.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Drill Execution
  2. 00:11Occluded Eye Aiming Technique
  3. 00:19Performance Critique
  4. 00:34Target Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Track the A Zone Drill?

The Track the A Zone Drill involves dynamic shooting, moving between cover and engaging silhouette targets quickly. It emphasizes accuracy within the target's A-zone and refining shooting mechanics for speed and precision.

How can I improve target focus during shooting drills?

Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS suggests practicing occluded eye aiming by taping the objective lens of your red dot sight. This forces your brain to focus on the target, not the dot, improving speed and accuracy.

What common shooting mistakes does Lucas Botkin address?

Botkin critiques over-focusing on the red dot, hunched posture affecting transitions, and movement-induced shot deviation. He emphasizes driving the gun through transitions and analyzing target hits.

What gear is used in the T.REX ARMS Track the A Zone Drill video?

The video features a custom Glock handgun (Glock 19/17) equipped with a red dot sight and a Surefire X300 weapon-mounted light, alongside a T.REX ARMS Sidecar/Ragnarok holster.

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