I do understand that "the more you play this game". Having been in the competitive handgun sports for long enough to at one time achieved a Master Classification in NRA Outdoor Pistol, and a current Master Classification in IDPA SSP pistol without their having some frame of reference to them, can be a time consuming process. Trying to explain the 'five essential phases of the draw' (whatever they are?) to newer shooters that lack a grounding in the fundamentals. it makes it easier for me to refine their application of that technique, because I don't have to spend the time to explain the basics of the technique to them - they are already somewhat familiar with it through name association. and if the shooter has a passing familiarity with it. But, if that describes and defines the technique to the shooter, then it is worthwhile.Īs an instructor (who does not have his name on a technique at the moment) I find that if I can name a technique. I realize that there are many 'instructors' who take a simple technique and stick their name on it. if it is defined to the point that a shooter can understand it, experiment with it, and see if it works for them, then naming a technique has value. I think that irrespective of what the stance, grip, or flashlight poisition is called (or whom called it - named it what). The more you play this game the more you start to disregard the fancy tacticool, and most importantly, trademarked, stances, grip, flashlight techniques, the five essential phases of the get the picture.
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