continuously applied control factors can bring about the delivery of the shot on the target. This is, in effect, follow through.
2. Plan the Shot
a. Stance
(1) Stable balance.
(2) Immobility.
(3) Head position.
(4) Uniformity.
(5) Position of feet.
(6) Body erect.
(7) Shoulders level.
(8) Legs firmly straight.
(9) Hips level.
(10) Head level.
(11) Rest non-shooting arm and hand.
(12) Solid firm shooting arm and hand.
(13) Center of gravity slightly forward.
b. Natural Position Orientation.
(1) Start at 45 degree angle.
(2) Turn only head to target.
(3) Extend arm.
(4) Close eyes.
(5) Raise arm and settle.
(6) Open eyes.
(7) Shift trail foot in direction
of error if necessary.
(8) Recheck.
c. Grip.
(1) Natural sight alignment.
(2) Firm to prevent shift.
(3) Unchanging tightness.
(4) Independent trigger finger.
(5) Uniformity.
(6) Comfortable.
(7) Recoil straight to rear.
(8) Avoid fatigue of hand.
d. Breath Control.
(1) Systematic.
(2) Oxygen retention.
(3) Minimize movement.
(4) Respiratory pause.
(5) Comfortable.
(6) Concentration aided.
(7) Prior to and during fire commands.
e. Sight Alignment (Relationship of Front and Rear Sights, not Sights to Target).
(1) Front sight point focus.
(2) Rear sight awareness.
(3) Exclusive concentration.
(4) 6 to 8 Seconds Duration.
(5) Coordination with other control factors.
f. Trigger Control.
(1) Positive uninterrupted trigger pressure.
(2) 2 to 5 second duration.
(3) Based on perfect sight alignment.
(4) Undisturbed sight alignment.
(5) Coordinate with optimum perception and minimum arc of movement.
g. Shot Sequence.
(1) Extend arm and breathe.
(2) Settle into minimum arc of movement.
(3) Pick up sight alignment in the aiming area.
(4) Take up trigger slack and apply initial pressure.
(5) Take final breath and hold part of it.
(6) Maintain sight alignment and minimum arc of movement.
(7) Start positive uninterrupted trigger pressure.
(8) Concentrate point of focus on front sight.
3. Relaxation
a. No unnecessary muscular tension.
b. Relax each major portion of body:
(1) Neck
(2) Shoulders
(3) Non-shooting arm
(4) Abdomen
(5) Back
(6) Buttocks
(7) Upper legs.
4. Deliver Shot
a. As planned — Do not compromise. Apply all control factors.
b. Follow through — continue to apply all control factors.
c. Shot will fire as a surprise — no reflex action.
5. Shot Analysis
(Use a target center to plot shot calls)
a. Follow through check.
b. Call shot — Describe sight alignment.
c. Compare hit location with call.
d. If shot or call is bad, determine cause.
e. Watch for error pattern to form.
f. If analysis is vague or unsure, ask yourself some or all of the following questions:
(1) Did shot break in minimum arc of movement?
(2) Hold too long?
(3) Positive trigger pressure?
(4) If shot could not be fired & shooter benched weapon, what was wrong?
(5) Lost concentration
(6) Surprise shot break?
(7) Worried about results?
6. Positive Correction (If Necessary)
a. Promptly applied.
b. Agreement between coach and shooter.
c. Incorporate into plan for next shot.
