Visualizing

[BradGannaway]

PAT Doyle..............sorry Pat.

I went to the USSA competition pistol course last week in Tulsa.

One of the MANY things we went over was visualizing, and the different aspects and techniques.

When we shot the match on the last day, I was determined to "work" the match instead of just "shooting" it.

I paid detailed attention to the pre-match RO brief of each stage, took notes, and made a preliminary plan for each stage.

As soon as we got to each stage (sometimes I would sneak over to the next stage to get a peek, if I got done shooting the current one) I took a few minutes to develop my plan.

After I knew what I was going to do, I would run it over and over in my head, counting rounds, solidifying my target order and footwork, all the while pasting targets.

When I knew that I was in the hole, I stepped back, closed my eyes, and actually "ran" the stage, to include drawing, reloading, moving (ghosting, of course). I'd do it a few times until I was on deck, then I would stand still, close my eyes, and visualize me running the stage and seeing the sights as that person was shooting.

MAN!!!!! I could not believe how much my pre-stage jitters calmed, how much better my transitions were, how much more accurately I shot, and how much I remembered (after the stage was over) what I did wrong and what to do about it on the next stage.

I know this may be something that a lot of you guys already do, and take for granted, but it's an epiphany for me. I can't wait until the match on Saturday so I can continue the development on my technique.

I thought I was addicted before..................now I think I am obsessed.

BG

Edited April 1, 2010 by Brad_G

[JoshF]

Yep, you got training from some of the best. I've been to the USSA competition pistol class and had a great experience learning from their instructors. The changes they can make in two days to your prep, shooting and analysis is amazing. Glad you are seeing the benefits so quickly!

Pat was the guest instructor at my class and he's a great instructor and really cool person. I got the opportunity to shoot with him at the Double Tap and it was a great experience as well. Pat is always willing to help someone out and it's much appreciated. If they ever get an advanced class setup at USSA I'd be back in a heartbeat!

Edited April 1, 2010 by JoshF

[benos]

Nice post Brad_G!

All your new activities worked toward replacing doubt with certainty. Which is where it's at.

be

[xsniper]

Without a doubt..that is one of the best courses around. I still find myself looking back over notes and trying to remember drills from the class. Mike and Pat were very patient and pushed you to keep improving. I still struggle to be attentive to my visualization. I have trouble "quieting" my mind.

[BradGannaway]

I forgot to get this up here earlier this week. Here are the results from the Production Division at my last match.

Not a stellar performance, but I'm pretty motivated about my progress; especially since my first match was in January 2010.

It's going to take a lot of work and dedication, but I want to be in that top 5 by August.

Oklahoma City Gun Club - IPSC Division

April IPSC Match

4/3/2010

Overall - Production Division

Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady Mil Law For Age Match Pts Match %

1 McDaniel, Robert A60291 B Production Minor 695.4413 100.000%

2 Panter, C.K. A55794 B Production Minor 678.5002 97.564%

3 Brumbaugh, Jeff A65155 C Production Minor 633.4917 91.092%

4 Mercer, Roy D. A49803 B Production Minor 616.0828 88.589%

5 Daughtety, Lonnie A62038 C Production Minor 589.7241 84.799%

6 Haga, Tyler U Production Minor 550.0030 79.087%

7 Shelley, Richard A27084 C Production Minor SSr 545.2091 78.398%

8 Gannaway, Brad U Production Minor 526.4391 75.699%

9 Authement, David A64291 B Production Minor 524.5090 75.421%

10 Cox, Michael A28793 C Production Minor Sr 523.2659 75.242%

11 Quisenberry, Jerry A30136 C Production Minor SSr 520.6232 74.862%

12 Conley, Shannon A61442 C Production Minor 517.3439 74.391%

13 Hogg, Stephen A57299 B Production Minor 515.4706 74.121%

14 O' Shea, Michael A63525 D Production Minor 508.0989 73.061%

15 Harris, Rusty D Production Minor 472.6693 67.967%

16 Clark, Scott A57367 C Production Minor 458.8643 65.982%

17 Bronscum, Scott U Production Minor 423.3269 60.872%

18 Means, Rick A62938 U Production Minor 406.1828 58.406%

19 Land, Andrew A60918 C Production Minor 393.3511 56.561%

20 Janacek, William A66487 D Production Minor 340.1170 48.907%

21 Pelchat, Clifford U Production Minor 302.5934 43.511%

22 Clark, Patti U Production Minor 287.5948 41.354%

23 Place, Delbert U Production Minor 285.4687 41.049%

24 Ryan, Seth U Production Minor 269.4392 38.744%

25 Shufran, Kevin U Production Minor 235.0952 33.805%

26 Harrison, Marva A66095 D Production Minor 233.6322 33.595%

27 Elswick, John U Production Minor 132.8249 19.099%

[Pdoyle]

I forgot to get this up here earlier this week. Here are the results from the Production Division at my last match.

Not a stellar performance, but I'm pretty motivated about my progress; especially since my first match was in January 2010.

It's going to take a lot of work and dedication, but I want to be in that top 5 by August.

Oklahoma City Gun Club - IPSC Division

April IPSC Match

4/3/2010

Overall - Production Division

Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady Mil Law For Age Match Pts Match %

1 McDaniel, Robert A60291 B Production Minor 695.4413 100.000%

2 Panter, C.K. A55794 B Production Minor 678.5002 97.564%

3 Brumbaugh, Jeff A65155 C Production Minor 633.4917 91.092%

4 Mercer, Roy D. A49803 B Production Minor 616.0828 88.589%

5 Daughtety, Lonnie A62038 C Production Minor 589.7241 84.799%

6 Haga, Tyler U Production Minor 550.0030 79.087%

7 Shelley, Richard A27084 C Production Minor SSr 545.2091 78.398%

8 Gannaway, Brad U Production Minor 526.4391 75.699%

9 Authement, David A64291 B Production Minor 524.5090 75.421%

10 Cox, Michael A28793 C Production Minor Sr 523.2659 75.242%

11 Quisenberry, Jerry A30136 C Production Minor SSr 520.6232 74.862%

12 Conley, Shannon A61442 C Production Minor 517.3439 74.391%

13 Hogg, Stephen A57299 B Production Minor 515.4706 74.121%

14 O' Shea, Michael A63525 D Production Minor 508.0989 73.061%

15 Harris, Rusty D Production Minor 472.6693 67.967%

16 Clark, Scott A57367 C Production Minor 458.8643 65.982%

17 Bronscum, Scott U Production Minor 423.3269 60.872%

18 Means, Rick A62938 U Production Minor 406.1828 58.406%

19 Land, Andrew A60918 C Production Minor 393.3511 56.561%

20 Janacek, William A66487 D Production Minor 340.1170 48.907%

21 Pelchat, Clifford U Production Minor 302.5934 43.511%

22 Clark, Patti U Production Minor 287.5948 41.354%

23 Place, Delbert U Production Minor 285.4687 41.049%

24 Ryan, Seth U Production Minor 269.4392 38.744%

25 Shufran, Kevin U Production Minor 235.0952 33.805%

26 Harrison, Marva A66095 D Production Minor 233.6322 33.595%

27 Elswick, John U Production Minor 132.8249 19.099%

nice.......

pat

[Rob D]

I forgot to get this up here earlier this week. Here are the results from the Production Division at my last match.

Not a stellar performance, but I'm pretty motivated about my progress; especially since my first match was in January 2010.

It's going to take a lot of work and dedication, but I want to be in that top 5 by August.

Oklahoma City Gun Club - IPSC Division

April IPSC Match

4/3/2010

Overall - Production Division

Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady Mil Law For Age Match Pts Match %

1 McDaniel, Robert A60291 B Production Minor 695.4413 100.000%

2 Panter, C.K. A55794 B Production Minor 678.5002 97.564%

3 Brumbaugh, Jeff A65155 C Production Minor 633.4917 91.092%

4 Mercer, Roy D. A49803 B Production Minor 616.0828 88.589%

5 Daughtety, Lonnie A62038 C Production Minor 589.7241 84.799%

6 Haga, Tyler U Production Minor 550.0030 79.087%

7 Shelley, Richard A27084 C Production Minor SSr 545.2091 78.398%

8 Gannaway, Brad U Production Minor 526.4391 75.699%

9 Authement, David A64291 B Production Minor 524.5090 75.421%

10 Cox, Michael A28793 C Production Minor Sr 523.2659 75.242%

11 Quisenberry, Jerry A30136 C Production Minor SSr 520.6232 74.862%

12 Conley, Shannon A61442 C Production Minor 517.3439 74.391%

13 Hogg, Stephen A57299 B Production Minor 515.4706 74.121%

14 O' Shea, Michael A63525 D Production Minor 508.0989 73.061%

15 Harris, Rusty D Production Minor 472.6693 67.967%

I think you can handle that Brad. Just remember to constantly practice reinforce what you learned. It's easy to take a class, make a big step forward, and then spend the following months forgetting what you learned. Top 5 is no big deal. Looks like you just gotta beat my Dad, and he's old