Vision, Splits and Transitions
There are two often repeated ideas within practical shooting training discussions that I keep noticing and don't entirely agree with:
Vision Focus
Transitions are more important than Splits
These things aren’t entirely incorrect, but in my opinion, the way we implement them often lacks depth and shouldn’t be the same for all levels of shooters.
The Little Book of Talent
The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle is a condensed and somewhat better-developed version of his original book, The Talent Code. 3 years have passed between them and I can clearly see that the author has applied his own principles of Master Coaching, consolidating the same information and principles into a better-structured and easily applied format.
USPSA vs IDPA for Defensive Shooter
If you have access to both and are new to competition -- I suggest you pick USPSA over IDPA. But if you shot USPSA for a while, you might find some new challenges in shooting IDPA as well.
Tony “GM26” Wong — Interview Notes
These are original quick notes I've put together when talking to Tony "GM26" Wong about his unique approach to training.
We’ve talked for 4.5 hours straight, discussing mindset, pushing speed, learning, breaking through plateaus and more.
Suspension Conditioning
Taking it a bit further from the Bucket Drill, here are few exercises I’ve discovered that can help you improve your suspension.
The goals of these drills are simple: condition your lower body and related coordination skills, and reduce the amount of disturbance when shooting on the move.
Movement Analysis - Precise Positioning
When I started shooting USPSA, I thought movement for me would be easy.
I’ve had a few years of experience in skateboarding, parkour and acrobatics, so I thought I was pretty athletic and always got excited before movement heavy stages. Maybe I can’t shoot fast, but I was sure – I could get some time back by running faster, or being more comfortable in weird shooting positions.
I was wrong.
20-01 "Wish You Were Here"
Probably the most detailed Classifier Analysis I've ever done.
Sequence / Stage Plan, Alternatives, Execution Analysis, Sub-Drills & More.
Grip & Recoil Control
Ask any good shooter, what is the most important part of shooting, as a skill - they will say "Fundamentals".
And of all Fundamentals, Grip is the Most Important One.
Confident. Relaxed. Focused.
In recent match reviews, I've realized that on all "good" stages I've had the same mindset.
This is what I say to myself during the "Make Ready", to get back into that state.
Making It Simple
Look at the Target
Pull the Gun Into the Target
Let the Sights Just Appear there
Keep Pulling Into the Target while shooting
Maximizing Training
When I started in USPSA back in 2014, "training" meant setting up El Presidente or Accelerator and then shooting as much as possible. I put a lot of emphasis on shooting drills I saw famous shooters shooting, and trying to pile up an impressive round count.
