shred Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 (edited) I got this book yesterday (thanks BE!) and pretty much sat down and read it cover to cover. It's a valuable book and one I'll start recommending. Much more of a sit-down read than Perfect Practice-- you won't need your rig on to read it, but after that you might want to bring it along to the range occasionally. Saul states that the book is about everything but technique, and he's mostly right. Technique creeps in here and there (plus a bonus section on shooting swingers), but 90% of the material isn't technique. So why study it? Because the not-technique parts are key to doing well consistently, especially at big matches, and in improving your shooting long-term. If you can't hit the broad side of a barn from the inside, get a technique book or class first, and this will in no way replace practicing, but if you're frustrated by your progress later on, check this one out. It has some parts similar to With Winning in Mind, and some parts similar to Shooting From Within, and even some similar to Matt's Practical Shooting Manual and Brian's book but none of these books can entirely replace or be replaced with this one, though if you only could buy one of the first three, I'd probably suggest getting this one. A good part of the content I've not seen in any other shooting books. The parts I'll find most useful are those on match stress, mental games, and stage and match tactics, but there's a lot there for everybody. The writing is clear and easy to read, though you'll have to put up with illustrations of classic targets only. Get it here: http://www.brianenos.com/store/books.html The table of contents and an excerpt are on line. Edited September 13, 2005 by shred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I got mine a few days ago also and cant wait to sit down and read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I received a copy from my wife for my b-day - going to start in to it soon - will post some thoughts when I have them... I'm looking forward to reading it. The stock it's printed on is interesting - the book feels a lot heavier than it looks... perhaps knowledge has gained mass??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Baier Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 excellent read I highly recommend it John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 One of my favorites in the book is "Deciding What to Practice." (p 92) Using a spreadsheet to establish training priorities is brilliant. (bigJoni say's I can make a spreadsheet do anything.) I can't imagine it wouldn't be beneficial for any serious competitor, regardless of class. be A good part of the content I've not seen in any other shooting books. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 The stock it's printed on is interesting - the book feels a lot heavier than it looks... That's the first thing I thought when I opened it up: "Oh, this is printed on nice paper". -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 That's the first thing I thought when I opened it up: "Oh, this is printed on nice paper". <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And Chethro would know Finished the book a couple of weeks ago. This book definitely fills a hole in my bookshelf. If only I'd had that book when I first got started - would've saved me a lot of time and money. There's a lot of hard earned wisdom in there, stuff that one normally only learns through trial and error, making the mistakes, or lots of conversations with more experienced folks (who've made the mistakes, or done the experimentation). I agree with Brian, the spreadsheet technique of deciding what to practice is intriguing - and extremely logical. It's right up my alley... Part of me also went "Dude, you're giving away the jewels of the kingdom!!" as I read through it It's bad enough that I'm back on the learning curve, now you're shortening it for everyone else... This one goes on my "Recommended" list Nice work, Saul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 One of my favorites in the book is "Deciding What to Practice." (p 92) Using a spreadsheet to establish training priorities is brilliant. (bigJoni say's I can make a spreadsheet do anything.)<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Last year, when I bought Steve Anderson's great book, I figured out I had to decide what to train on, so I went on and made a small schedule for my weekly training: 2 dryfire sessions (mostly tue and thu night), 1 livefire session (sunday morning), and 1 pre-match session to refresh the whole thing. I used Steve's drills for this, and separated them according to the above schedule. Of course I had to lay this down on a spreadsheet... Tabella_allenamento.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublealpha Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Thanks for all the great feedback guys, it's nice to read that all that hard work is being appreciated. Yes - I am giving away all the secrets, and yes, this can save real time for those learning to improve, at all levels. But I see no problem with that - that is the goal of the book. Although I am a competitor myself, I am also a coach, and I am always open about sharing my techniques and ideas. Others will still have to do the work if they want to beat me.... And if they do - I am fine with it. As long as I shoot well, I am happy! Great shooting everyone Saul Kirsch, Double-Alpha Academy http://www.doublealpha.biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Saul, It is a great book and I am now on the 2nd reading because it is like Brian's book, something new pops out everytime I read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 The stock it's printed on is interesting - the book feels a lot heavier than it looks... perhaps knowledge has gained mass??? I popped a review of the book up on my blog at: http://re-gun.blogspot.com/2007/11/recomme...-practical.html I find it kind of funny that I basically made the same comment again in the review - again after picking the book up and going "man, that book really feels dense..." Reading back through it again - still have to say its highly recommended.... Good good stuff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 There are four books that have impacted my shooting exponentially...Thinking Practical Shooting is certainly one of them...so much so that I would say that it is a "must have" for all shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicfit212 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 There are four books that have impacted my shooting exponentially...Thinking Practical Shooting is certainly one of them...so much so that I would say that it is a "must have" for all shooters. What are your other three? I'm still getting plenty out of Practical Shooting and Refinement and Repetition, but I'd like to know what to queue up next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Most likely With Winning in Mind is the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 What are your other three? I'm still getting plenty out of Practical Shooting and Refinement and Repetition, but I'd like to know what to queue up next. Just my opinion, but hey! In no particular order: Practical Shooting Beyond Fundamentals-Brian Enos Thinking Practical Shooting-Saul Kirsch Refinement and Repetition (I and II)-Steve Anderson With Winning In Mind-Lanny Bassham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 What's better is that all of these books just happen to be available in Brian's store! You can nab 'em all in one spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicfit212 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Most likely With Winning in Mind is the last one. Guess the Lanny Bassham .sig should have been a giveaway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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