ardo Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Go ahead & make fun of me if you think this is stupid - or too obvious... Training position entry in dry-fire, I just realized that, when moving downrange, I am more stable & can start shooting faster if I enter with my left foot and just gently bring my right foot in (I`m right-handed) while raising the pistol to eye level. Am I imagining things, or is this something every advanced shooter knows? When moving into position from the side, I lead with my left foot when moving left, and with my right foot when moving right. But I never thought this order would be important when moving forward. I still have to test this in live-fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I believe I also am a little more stable entering with my left foot first. I think my normal shooting stance may have my left foot slightly more forward, and i certainly am comfortable surfing and snowboarding with the left foot forward. I think it's different for everyone, but one of the good things about dry-fire (and practice in general) is that you can find out what works for you. Armed with that knowledge you can either remember to plan stages to take advantage of that, or you can practice entering on the other foot until you are equally good at both. I personally practice things like drawing while stepping forward on either foot, and I practice turn and draws both directions. you never know when you might need to do it without making a mess of it. Note that if you are waiting to bring the pistol up until you are already in the position and bringing your right foot in, you are waiting too long. Most good shooters find it faster to have the sights up on target as early as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbandito Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Everyone is different but your dominant foot will always give you a better platform to use. It's more instinctive than anything. A test to figure out which your dominant foot is is to stand straight up, shoulders and feet squared up and have someone give you a little shove from behind. The foot you put out to stop yourself is your dominant one. Also if your face touches the ground, you were shoved too hard lol Figuring out your leading or dominant foot is how you figure out your stance/which way you face when snowboarding, skateboarding, longboarding ect. Seems like you have found yours! No such thing as a stupid question, and you'll be hard pressed to find anyone that ridicules you here, I'm newer but have been lurking for a time, and this group is all about positive support and boosting yourself through knowledge and shared experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4me2ply Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Funny coming across this post today as I was training with another shooter yesterday and this was one of the things we were working on. I agree with op that I too feel more comfortable and stable entering an array on my left foot. Funny how the little things add up and make a big difference in a stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickMick Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 That's correct, but take care when leaving your position downrange and starting a reload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerdug Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I am right handed, but am cursed with the Devil's eye. I am forced shoot from the left side, but I agree with everything that the OP said only backwards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSh00ter Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Go ahead & make fun of me if you think this is stupid - or too obvious... I think it's great you brought this up. I haven't got that far yet, but I was thinking about foot steps during upward facing draws and while moving laterally and shooting. When there are fractions of a second separating you from the next shooter, every part counts. I was reading about Max Michel (Sig USPSA shooter) and he talks a lot about shooting on the move, more particularly shooting as he enters a shooting position. I don't recall him talking about particular feet, but he mentions keeping the knees bent and small steps to smooth things out, and trying to divorce the lower part of your body from your torso so you can stay in a shooting position. I'm right handed but have a dominant left foot. To me it seems like it would be more natural shooting from my left foot. It also is more natural for me to ski (snow and water) on my left foot for whatever that's worth. Unfortunately most things I am decent at come natural to me, and when I stop to think about the process I get all jammed up. Trying to work on foot position during upward facing draws seemed to confuse me and slow me down. Without thinking about it I had some pretty good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 If you notice entering with one foot is easier than the other, you should probably practice the side you don't like to enter with more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock26Toter Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Don't let anything throw you off. Practice what you need to so that you don't have to pull the "I can't do..." excuse. This goes for everything. Shooting from left to right or right to left. Entering from a certain direction. Foot work needed to get smoothly into a shooting position. It's all dependent on the fastest/smoothest path through the stage and should NOT be dependent on your perceived ability. The most important aspect of entry would be the "brake with your trailing leg" that Panda is so good at teaching. (among others) When you brake with your trailing leg it allows a smooth entry into the shooting position. It doesn't match up to left or right foot, but rather is dictated by the foot that happens to enter the shooting position at the point you need to start slowing down and aiming. Almost always this will be the right leg if moving from right to left, but don't want to give any absolutes here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Go ahead & make fun of me if you think this is stupid - or too obvious... Training position entry in dry-fire, I just realized that, when moving downrange, I am more stable & can start shooting faster if I enter with my left foot and just gently bring my right foot in (I`m right-handed) while raising the pistol to eye level. Am I imagining things, or is this something every advanced shooter knows? When moving into position from the side, I lead with my left foot when moving left, and with my right foot when moving right. But I never thought this order would be important when moving forward. I still have to test this in live-fire. You should have your gun up and firing grip a couple of steps before you get to your shooting position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocrrhbow Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 This is really difficult for me. Transitioning into and out of positions are areas where I notice I am losing a lot of time. I have picked up some techniques in this post that I will be using in my practice sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I like Jake's advice. Sometimes you just have to enter the shooting position on the other foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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