Why You Should Miss When Shooting

Published on January 9, 2018
Duration: 7:01

Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS explains a critical training concept: intentionally pushing past your comfort zone to identify your performance ceiling. By training to the point of failure (missing a shot), shooters can gather data on their mechanical weaknesses. This allows them to then train at a slightly reduced intensity to achieve a higher consistent speed and accuracy, thereby raising their overall skill level.

Quick Summary

Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS advocates for 'training to failure' by pushing shooting speed until a miss occurs. This identifies performance ceilings and mechanical weaknesses, allowing shooters to train at a higher consistent speed and accuracy than their previous baseline.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The Counterintuitive Concept of Missing
  2. 00:36Drill Setup: Glock 19 Baseline Accuracy
  3. 02:17The Problem with Perfection: Stagnation in Training
  4. 03:02Pushing the Limit: Reaching Your Performance Ceiling
  5. 03:54The Philosophy of the Miss: Data for Improvement
  6. 04:41Application Across Platforms: Rifles, Pistols, and Advanced Scenarios

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I intentionally miss when practicing shooting?

Intentionally missing in training, as taught by Lucas Botkin, helps you identify your performance ceiling. By pushing speed or difficulty until you miss, you discover where your mechanics break down, allowing you to train more effectively at a higher consistent level.

How does missing help improve shooting skills?

Missing provides critical data on your current limitations. Once you know the speed or condition that causes a miss, you can dial it back slightly to train consistently at a higher performance level than your previous comfortable baseline, thus improving overall speed and accuracy.

What is the 'training to failure' concept in shooting?

The 'training to failure' concept involves increasing the intensity of a drill (speed, target size, distance) until you make a mistake, like missing a shot. This identifies your current maximum capability and provides a benchmark for improvement.

What firearm is used in the T.REX ARMS 'train to miss' drill?

The primary firearm demonstrated in the T.REX ARMS video is a Glock 19, initially shown with standard factory iron sights. The principles are then applied to other platforms like an AR-15.

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