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02-27-2011, 04:03 PM
(First Posted: 12-20-2010, 10:10 AM)
"How To Practice"
Pistol-Training.com Monthly Practice Session
Instructor: Todd Green
December 19th 2010
NRA Range - Fairfax, VA
First off, I had a great time, and would like to thank ToddG for putting this all together and sharing his valuable insights.
This practice session was about how to make the most out of a practice session. Whether you were just starting out, or trying to shave that 0.2 off your draw time, Todd explained a solid method to improve your shooting.
Here's a couple of the notes I jotted down that I found helpful:
It's important to practice regularly, this allows you to track your performance overtime. That performance tracking can help you identify your weaknesses & strengths.
It's important to have a log book of your training. For each session record the following:
Date
Other People Present
Weather / Indoor
Total Rounds Fired
Pick a drill to do "cold" and record the (hits / time / etc.) and record the results consistently for months, so you can track your progress. Todd suggested a speed drill, "when speed matters, there is no warm-up."
For the other drills you do, record your average scores and your best. Always push yourself to always do your best. Also record what you were happy with, and what you can improve on for each drill.
Set both short term and long term goals. Make them quantifiable.
Have a plan before you go to practice, but if you identify something mid-session that needs improvement -now- it's okay to change the plan.
You can use your performance tracking to help create goals.
Switch between different drills after a while, accuracy, draw, marksmanship, reloads, during your practice session to help stay focused so you don't go into "Auto-Pilot" and just toss lead down range.
That was a covering of the top level information. Todd went over a lot of other great points and details, which made the session great for novices and experts alike. Good times!
"How To Practice"
Pistol-Training.com Monthly Practice Session
Instructor: Todd Green
December 19th 2010
NRA Range - Fairfax, VA
First off, I had a great time, and would like to thank ToddG for putting this all together and sharing his valuable insights.
This practice session was about how to make the most out of a practice session. Whether you were just starting out, or trying to shave that 0.2 off your draw time, Todd explained a solid method to improve your shooting.
Here's a couple of the notes I jotted down that I found helpful:
It's important to practice regularly, this allows you to track your performance overtime. That performance tracking can help you identify your weaknesses & strengths.
It's important to have a log book of your training. For each session record the following:
Date
Other People Present
Weather / Indoor
Total Rounds Fired
Pick a drill to do "cold" and record the (hits / time / etc.) and record the results consistently for months, so you can track your progress. Todd suggested a speed drill, "when speed matters, there is no warm-up."
For the other drills you do, record your average scores and your best. Always push yourself to always do your best. Also record what you were happy with, and what you can improve on for each drill.
Set both short term and long term goals. Make them quantifiable.
Have a plan before you go to practice, but if you identify something mid-session that needs improvement -now- it's okay to change the plan.
You can use your performance tracking to help create goals.
Switch between different drills after a while, accuracy, draw, marksmanship, reloads, during your practice session to help stay focused so you don't go into "Auto-Pilot" and just toss lead down range.
That was a covering of the top level information. Todd went over a lot of other great points and details, which made the session great for novices and experts alike. Good times!