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That might have been the funniest damn thing I've read in a while. Laughed out loud at that one. Thanks Bill.

I somewhat disagree. My feet are fairly wide (sometimes in excess of 1.5 shoulder lengths) and I don't feel it hurts my acceleration. Probably differs from person to person though.

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Why do you feel that?

Good deal man. I'll help in any way I can too. Seriously...look into CrossFit and the Zone. You won't regret it.

Way to go hoss. I'm lookin' for top 3 for you next year.

The limiting factor here is vision. Once the shooter sees the sights moving before the gun fires, it's easy to correct. I squeeze pretty good with my right hand. I prefer the sight not to lift far, but it doesn't hurt me if it does. If you didn't actively push forward on the gun after ignition, you would never be driving the gun to the target. Bad juju. Besides, in a proper and active grip, the weak hand is controlling the majority of the recoil. I don't see many contradictions there at all. Because the more tension there is, the less accuracy you'll have. The less accuracy that is needed, the harder I'm going to drive the gun. Those shooters know what they need to do to hit each target. I agree.

I'm a big proponent of going back to basics, regardless of skill level. I just don't like to illustrate a problem using a drill that really doesn't illustrate the problem. Now I don't believe shooting slow is a part of going back to basics. I like the drill of shooting 3 shots (or a bill drill for that matter) into the berm to illustrate a flinch. Using the dummy round drill the way you are works I'm sure, but the problem that stems from it is inevitably the person you helped with that drill will tell another person to try it, and even though they might not have the same problem they will get the same results out of the drill. Does that make sense? To me it's akin to prescribing the same drug for 10 different illnesses. Sure it will work a few times, but it's equally as likely to do no good or harm. I guess we just have different teaching styles.

Haha what I got from it is that while the sport is still in it's "infancy" (numbers wise) being fit at the top levels is not as important. But once the numbers get high enough, we're gonna see a separation between the fit and the un-fit.

Interesting excerpt from Coach today.

Because if you're shooting correctly, the gun will always dip. We compensate for recoil on just about every shot in USPSA because of the speed we are required to shoot.

That's actually one of the worst tests you can do. There is a difference between flinching (before the shot) and compensating for recoil (after the shot) that this drill doesn't take into consideration. The problem is you are moving the gun before the bullet is out of the barrel. Your only choice of action is to see more. If your sights are on target at the instant the bullet leaves the barrel, it's impossible to miss. There is no quick fix. This is something you need to sort out through practice. Step one is to make sure you don't have a flinch. There are several threads on here that go into good detail of fixing that.

I've been thinking that staying positive through the match isn't nearly as important (and potentially detrimental if you let it cloud your judgment) as learning to stay "in the moment." Being able to devote ALL of your attention to the task at hand in spite of any distractions (ego, blown stage, family problems, gun problems, expectations, etc...) is what makes someone mentally strong when it comes to sports and competitive application. What staying positive tends to correct for most people is getting that blown stage out of their head. While this is definitely important, it is only a small piece of what's required for a consistent and well-developed mental game. If staying positive is what works for you - great. For myself, staying impartial and observing are the keys to consistent performance. Do I get pissed off when I blow a stage? Absolutely. Not letting it effect your next stage (or shot, or hole, or catch, etc...) is what really matters. Once you can do that, you'll find that staying positive, while helpful in some cases, isn't really necessary anymore.

More than likely, and I may use the KSO's when I get back into competition, but I don't think using the Sprints would be much of a problem either.

Well if you're having a problem with your squat (even if you aren't ), SS is practically required reading. I really recommend picking up a copy ASAP.

Looking at my records, on May 12th, I did 30 Muscle-Ups for time in 10:56. Today I did 50 in 13:06. My split at 30 was just under 8 minutes. I'm happy with that improvement. Anyone who disagrees with the methodology of CrossFit - the proof is in the results.

Thanks bro. Been workin' hard at it. They'll be just fine on the range. I have better acceleration with these than I do with cleats. The great thing about these shoes is when you run in them it's just like you are running barefoot. Anatomically speaking, the modern way of running (heel - toe) is not how we were designed to run. Here is a good place to start reading about it. Trying to run a half the first time out with these shoes and that form would be a death sentence, but once your body is accustomed to the feel and style, it really doesn't hurt at all (from what I hear at least, I have other problems that are preventing me from running any considerable distance). The other thing I love about these shoes is that by wearing them and exercising in them, it builds foot strength the way the feet were meant to be used, ie. you use your toes much more and as they were designed to be used.

Ended up with 13:06. Man I can feel the DOMS building in my arms as I speak. Keep workin' bro, it'll come. How's that squat video comin? Have you read Starting Strength yet?

Some people also sub 4 pull-ups and 4 dips for each muscle-up. Should be a fun one...hoping for right around 12:30.

No problem guys. I knew I was gonna get comments about the shoes haha. They are called Vibram Five Fingers (link). I use these for pretty much any athletic activity now-a-days because it essentially is the same as being bare foot. Expect to see me in these at matches at some point.

Here is the link to a preliminary video for now. I want to get a microphone so I can properly narrate this (and others to come), but until I can get around to it, here is something to glance at. I'm actually running out right now, but will be back later to answer any questions. And Bill - were you drunk when you posted that?

As most of you know, I'm a big proponent of the drop-step and push method of exiting a position. I've seen a lot of videos where people are emulating it but it really isn't doing much for them so I'd like to make a short How-To of it. Is there any specific positions or circumstances you guys would like illustrated? Such as with or without reload, terrain, etc.

Not bad. A couple notes: 1) I don't like starting that drill with a timer....as that will never happen in match conditions. 2) The drop step is a little short, and isn't doing anything since you step with that foot first anyway. Use some more power. 3) I'd like to see the load done before you're even out of the box. The only way reloading will never slow your movement down is if it's done before you really start moving. What I use to gauge it for myself is after I take the big drop-step, the load has to be done before that foot touches the ground again...preferably before your leading foot finishes the step. 4) You're getting on the mag release good. Keep doing that. 5) Do it both ways like Flex said.

That is an awesome story haha.

There aren't very many universally cool things....not littering is one of them.