Absolutely agree ... especially if distance supports the progression supports the progression to/through a failure drill - whether traditional or Howe's variant.
One of the tools I'd really like to see developed is a reasonable cost, mechanically functioning version of what Dennis & Fielder developed. It would provide a way to address it, to overcome the insanity factor you mention.
There's a pretty cool reactive target I'd buy at least a few of when they're available again ... if the designer would quit putting it off.