Sac Law Man Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Yesterday I was practicing 20 yard El Prez drills. My first few runs were fair at best. My times were ok, but my hits were not. Then, it dawned on me.... BALANCE. I did not feel stable, and this was affecting my accuracy. I then ensured that I started from a well balanced stance, or if I were turing prior to the draw, that I ended with a stable platform. Once I did so, it was magic. My hits were all good, and I felt like my transitions were effortless. Its a simple fundamental that gets overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Good one. I think this gets overlooked when people dry-fire (so they are building a bad habit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Especially with a stock-type gun, for any shooting after the initial draw, being set behind the gun - before you fire the first shot - is key. I remember learning that lesson long ago, after a practice session inspired from some crappy stages at the Golden Gate match. That match typically had multiple target scenarios where there would be 5 or 6 steel 10" plates at the same distance, but each plate would be on a different elevation. The targets would be like a bundle of ballons on a strings, and each balloon had a different length string. I'd draw and shoot the first bundle just fine, then move into a second position and begin firing away at a second, similar bundle - and fire as many (or more) misses as I did hits. So I went home and duplicated the stage. It didn't take long to figure out that I had to take a mental minute to get set behind the gun, after moving and before firing, which allowed the front sight to track right back into the rear notch, like it did from a stand-and-draw. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTact Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Great thought from the OP. This is the first time I can recall reading that word when doing el prez drills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 <<<<< I feel that it's pretty close to being....everything. It certainly all starts there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfred Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Good balance, good run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severian Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Especially with a stock-type gun, for any shooting after the initial draw, being set behind the gun - before you fire the first shot - is key. I remember learning that lesson long ago, after a practice session inspired from some crappy stages at the Golden Gate match. That match typically had multiple target scenarios where there would be 5 or 6 steel 10" plates at the same distance, but each plate would be on a different elevation. The targets would be like a bundle of ballons on a strings, and each balloon had a different length string. I'd draw and shoot the first bundle just fine, then move into a second position and begin firing away at a second, similar bundle - and fire as many (or more) misses as I did hits. So I went home and duplicated the stage. It didn't take long to figure out that I had to take a mental minute to get set behind the gun, after moving and before firing, which allowed the front sight to track right back into the rear notch, like it did from a stand-and-draw. be I've never had problems with el prez scores. Maybe it's because I'm careful to come to a settled stance quickly. My el prez scores are always the highest on my IDPA classifiers. I don't remember who taught me this, but I come around quickly and settle quickly before shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Don't mean to necro the thread but how many people have tried those wristbands that are supposed to improve your balance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dravz Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Don't mean to necro the thread but how many people have tried those wristbands that are supposed to improve your balance? PowerBalance has admitted their bracelets were a scam and have filed for bankruptcy as of 3 months ago. http://gizmodo.com/5861816/powerbalance-scam-forces-company-into-bankrupcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHARLES D Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Also don't mean to get off the main subject but has anyone worked with an Indo Board? I have been thinking of purchasing one to get my balance more stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I have been working hard, this winter, on a good soild stance after the turn. Something I never practiced much in the past. And, my hits are way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova59 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Great ...go ahead 'sac law man' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Burwell Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Also don't mean to get off the main subject but has anyone worked with an Indo Board? I have been thinking of purchasing one to get my balance more stable. I think the BOSU ball is a better option. You won't be as likely to hit the turf on a BOSU. I have used it for dry fire, and while playing the Wii shooting game. I have hear second hand stories of Eric Graffel standing on a lying down bowling pin while shooting to practice balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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