Ben Stoeger Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 I had a match Sunday… I think it went ok. I really laid back the first few stages… then I hit the gas. It is pretty amazing the effect how hard I try has on my shooting. Video: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Wait...you are surprised that you do better when you try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Wait...you are surprised that you do better when you try? Most people do worse when they start "trying". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Bah, you are good enough to know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 So what yer saying is... Don't try to win the match on the first stage? I sometimes think that is what causes people to tank the first few stages. The perception that they need to win the match with the first few stages. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 So what yer saying is... Don't try to win the match on the first stage? I sometimes think that is what causes people to tank the first few stages. The perception that they need to win the match with the first few stages. What do you think? I think it’s different for everyone. I personally benefit from a push. I do better when I “try”. I think that is less common in USPSA than people who need to relax and stay calm to have their best performance. The real key is knowing what mindset you need to have to be successful, and that’s different for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR Gunner Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I had a match Sunday… I think it went ok. I really laid back the first few stages… then I hit the gas. It is pretty amazing the effect how hard I try has on my shooting. Video: Cool camera work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 I just got back home from area 3 14 stages in one day! It was a real test of endurance and managing yourself in the heat. I kept it together right up until the end. The match had quite a few non shooting challenges, and I found that very interesting. This was a match you wanted to show up early to and take real close look at the stages, that’s for sure. The stage where the shooters weak hand is attached to a cable for 32 rounds of shooting I thought was actually kind of brilliant in its simplicity, but also in the challenge. I would for sure go back to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Minnesota was a fun match... I am off to Illinois right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P. Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 (edited) Minnesota was a fun match... I am off to Illinois right now! It was probably fun because of the people you were squadded with! Edited August 22, 2010 by Matt P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 What a weekend! 2 Majors... 2 different states. I found a lot to like at each match and had an awesome time. The only person I had to squad with that I didn't like is that silly Matt Pitel! Go back to your cage Matt! =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdawg112 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Ben- Question- On Stage 2 of the MN section match (it was the one with all the hardcover targets about 5 yards away with lots of little walls to divide them up and you had to shoot on the move going down the shooting area.) I noticed that you and a lot of the open shooters immediately ran all the way to the left past the middle targets and then started shooting the targets from left to right. In hindsight this was the faster way to shoot it, but It seems like wasted movement on a stage like that. Just wondering what made you decide to shoot it that way? Thanks Congrats on the good weekend! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P. Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 What a weekend! 2 Majors... 2 different states. I found a lot to like at each match and had an awesome time. The only person I had to squad with that I didn't like is that silly Matt Pitel! Go back to your cage Matt! =P Ouch! If I had feelings, they would be hurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 I noticed that you and a lot of the open shooters immediately ran all the way to the left past the middle targets and then started shooting the targets from left to right. In hindsight this was the faster way to shoot it, but It seems like wasted movement on a stage like that. Just wondering what made you decide to shoot it that way? Rob, It isn't really an issue of movement. You start in the middle, and go all the way to each side. The movement distance is the same either way you do it. Your instinct was right. It is faster just to start shooting. You get shooting right away on center targets as you move out, and then when you come back you have more space to reload before you hit targets to shoot again. I shot it the slightly slower way (run to one side then just blast all of them) because it is 10 times easier to execute. I dont have to remember to skip certain targets on the way back or whatever. Just pick an engagement order, keep moving, and stuff mags when neccecary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWLAZS Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 A couple of the stages in your video look a lot like Area 7 stages, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 A couple of the stages in your video look a lot like Area 7 stages, That's because they were, slightly modified versions of the A7 stages. Ben, I loved watching your video, you really rock . How did you like my MAPSA stage? I got a lot of positive feedback about that stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 A couple of the stages in your video look a lot like Area 7 stages, That's because they were, slightly modified versions of the A7 stages. Ben, I loved watching your video, you really rock . How did you like my MAPSA stage? I got a lot of positive feedback about that stage. I liked that stage a lot actually. I just wish it had been dry when I shot it so I didn't have to take it so easy on the stage. It was fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 You guys had an easy time of that swinger on the ammo can stage. They didn't pull the backing target like they were supposed to. We had to shoot it right and the presentation was about 5 times as fast. JT Also, you didn't have to squad with me, but I still got to kibitz ya a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I noticed that you and a lot of the open shooters immediately ran all the way to the left past the middle targets and then started shooting the targets from left to right. In hindsight this was the faster way to shoot it, but It seems like wasted movement on a stage like that. Just wondering what made you decide to shoot it that way? Rob, It isn't really an issue of movement. You start in the middle, and go all the way to each side. The movement distance is the same either way you do it. Your instinct was right. It is faster just to start shooting. You get shooting right away on center targets as you move out, and then when you come back you have more space to reload before you hit targets to shoot again. I shot it the slightly slower way (run to one side then just blast all of them) because it is 10 times easier to execute. I dont have to remember to skip certain targets on the way back or whatever. Just pick an engagement order, keep moving, and stuff mags when neccecary. I usually prefer to move out on the draw. Staying there...whatever your draw time is, that is time wasted (unless you can draw and get the shot off before your first step...rare). Coming back, you may have the setup that will burn some time, but you also may be able to engage a target during that setup time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Been awhile since my last update I see….. IPSC Nationals is coming up soon… and I must say I am pumped. I have been busy with training obligations last week and this week.. But after that I should be able to do quite a bit of practice. I am going to back off at work a little bit over the next month, so I have plenty of time to be ready for IPSC and USPSA nationals. I will be heading off to IPSC Nats with a new gun (still and Elite 2)…. And shooting USPSA nationals with the same match gun I have used for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSCaster2 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Good Luck Ben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 IPSC nationals time... its on. I will update you guys after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Good Luck Ben!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Ehhh... another 3 points and I will get myself a nationals win... I guess I get another crack in vegas huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha-charlie Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Ehhh... another 3 points and I will get myself a nationals win... I guess I get another crack in vegas huh? Definetely. You're right there, just a matter of time until you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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