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holding drill

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:08 pm
by seamaster
I read the holding drill training article by Keith Anderson.

http://usashooting.com/mag/SeptOct%20proof.pdf

I have done much dry firing training against the wall, but never a holding training.

After done the holding training (holding 90 seconds), I could feel much more confident about my alignment and my natural point of aim.

Since it is such a good training, I look at the holding training discussion in this board.

There are numerous "holding" training discussed. Steve Swartz used "star pattern" movement hold, someone else used concentric spiral movement holding training drill.

Since Keith Anderson won the Olympic gold, I have to think his holding training is more traditional and time honored.

How about those other "pattern" tracing hold training? Are they any good?
or just stick to the basic dry fire/ hold for muscle memory training?

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 8:07 am
by landb
Seamaster can you post the first parts of grip fitting from earlier USA shooting news.Or e-mail them to me. mg_2_hm@yahoo.com thanks. Bob

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 1:47 pm
by seamaster
http://usashooting.org/mag/

look under July/August 2009 issue and prior issues

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 2:16 pm
by jackh
I am going to assume that Sandersons "dryfire and hold followthrough for 60 seconds" includes keeping the pressure on the fired trigger as well.

Or not. Discuss.

Hold training

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:04 pm
by 2650 Plus
Jack, I use the method being discussed but do release and reapply trigger pressure trying to maintain perfect sight allignment throughout the period of extended hold. I may release and reapply pressure as many as eight times but never less than six. My rationnal has to do with the five shot strings and overcoming any tendency to change rythem on the fifth shot. Good Shooting Bill Horton

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:31 pm
by jackh
Bill
I see. Pumping is what I call that, but never have I done it After the snap. Going to try it. Have used it as a tool to test straight trigger press prior to snap. Thanks.

Question - In your perfect sight alignment (front to rear), is perfect absolute? Or do we have a degree of arc of movement, front sight to rear sight?

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Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:36 pm
by 2650 Plus
Response to Jackh . Im afraid itis not perfect but it is as perfect as seventy six year old eyes and hand can manage. And fortunatly that ain't too bad. Good Shooting Bill Horton

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:19 am
by landb
Thanks for the other links Seamaster.