Well said and good job keeping it simple for those not in the know. One possible topic for a future video is to discuss the visualization and memorization process practical shooters use and different ways that people plan or anticipate what to do in uspsa other than just shoot the stuff. Mental game is just as important as the physical stuff people actually witness.
Joel, you do a great job at explaining things plainly and simply. No upcoming classes on the MCS calendar? Covid stoppage or ? Would love to see a class from you down in Central Texas!
Covid and my full time job have kept me very busy this year. I’m planning to do more classes this fall and have already scheduled several classes for next year. Feel free to email me if you’d like to set something up. jpark221@cox.net
Good video! I heard all the “pro tips”. 70/30, 60/40, grip it hard like your life depends on it…..all that crap. Nothing sounded right to me and I could wrap my head around all the 70/30, 60/40 crap. How is that quantified. Finally, I found a good instructor. When I asked him about grip, he stuck his and out and said “shake my hand like I’m an old friend you haven’t!t seen in a while”. As soon as I shook his hand he said “Right there! That’s how hard your firing hand should be gripping. Mo more than that. Your support hand should be your main grip”. Then the light went on for me. Working on the sight thing now.
This is very helpful. Thank you for sharing these skills in a concise practical way. Please continue to make these videos. I'm not sure if you have covered the subject of Mag change technique. If not please share your insight.
Great vid Joel. This vid distills what I've been wanting to incorporate in my shooting for the past 4 or 5 years, so, I kinda wish I came across it something like it back when I started. Once local coof restrictions have lifted and ammo/components become more available, I'm gonna make it a point to incorporate these techniques in my training. Been trying to break out of "bullseye" mode for years, and right now, I just want to shred the fock outta 3, 5 and 7 yard targets to level up my visual and trigger speeds. Thanks for the inspiration, man.
Explaining Practical Shooting not to beat a dead horse but it is so great to have access to great content and training from someone with your skill level presented in a very professional and unpretentious manner. It’s obvious you care about helping others in a practical manner. I appreciate getting that without having to endure condescension which is not a word in your vocabulary. TRULY, THANKS JOEL! Now that you are training on Training group as soon as I get back my temporary 30% salary reduction back, I will join!!!!! For now I will subscribe to Explains Practical shooting !!!!!!!
Great video thank you! Coming from Glock’s (and revolvers prior), I’m a bit confused on the slack (not take up, the totally loose part of a DA/SA pull in SA). I think videos show you just pulling straight through that, but I’ve heard others say most people would do better to just take up first. So can you tell me what to do with the floppity part???
It all depends on the target and the level of accuracy you need. For practical shooting, I will press through the take up and break the shot all in one continuous trigger press, with very few exceptions. The speed I do that and level of care I use will depend on the target difficulty. Even for the more difficult shots in practical shooting, I will still press the trigger in one continuous motion, it will just be a more careful press. The difficult and important part is holding the gun still and not pushing down or sideways on it while you press the trigger regardless of how far the trigger needs to travel. - Hope that helps, Joel
How do you prevent the shooting hand wrist snapping upwards? As hard as I clamp down with my support hand I feel my wrist giving out and that kicks my support hand forward. Is it because I’m not utilizing my forearms enough?
you and ben's books have helped alot, went from c class to B class. now looking forward to learning more and getting to A class.
Great tips explained in a simple but concise manner. Thanks Joel.
Thanks Joel.
Cody is right, you seem to be the real day “ nicest guy in shooting”.
Thanks for the video’s and your podcasts.
Well said and good job keeping it simple for those not in the know. One possible topic for a future video is to discuss the visualization and memorization process practical shooters use and different ways that people plan or anticipate what to do in uspsa other than just shoot the stuff. Mental game is just as important as the physical stuff people actually witness.
Joel, you do a great job at explaining things plainly and simply. No upcoming classes on the MCS calendar? Covid stoppage or ? Would love to see a class from you down in Central Texas!
Covid and my full time job have kept me very busy this year. I’m planning to do more classes this fall and have already scheduled several classes for next year. Feel free to email me if you’d like to set something up. jpark221@cox.net
I like the analogy of looking up from a rifle scope when transitioning to another target.
This is amazing content. Glad I found it
Clears up a lot of questions. Looking forward to implementing
Really good explanation of several concepts.
Good video! I heard all the “pro tips”. 70/30, 60/40, grip it hard like your life depends on it…..all that crap. Nothing sounded right to me and I could wrap my head around all the 70/30, 60/40 crap. How is that quantified. Finally, I found a good instructor. When I asked him about grip, he stuck his and out and said “shake my hand like I’m an old friend you haven’t!t seen in a while”. As soon as I shook his hand he said “Right there! That’s how hard your firing hand should be gripping. Mo more than that. Your support hand should be your main grip”. Then the light went on for me. Working on the sight thing now.
This is very helpful. Thank you for sharing these skills in a concise practical way. Please continue to make these videos. I'm not sure if you have covered the subject of Mag change technique. If not please share your insight.
Awesome shooting tips.Thank you.
Thanks for the tips!
Great vid Joel. This vid distills what I've been wanting to incorporate in my shooting for the past 4 or 5 years, so, I kinda wish I came across it something like it back when I started.
Once local coof restrictions have lifted and ammo/components become more available, I'm gonna make it a point to incorporate these techniques in my training. Been trying to break out of "bullseye" mode for years, and right now, I just want to shred the fock outta 3, 5 and 7 yard targets to level up my visual and trigger speeds. Thanks for the inspiration, man.
I’m so glad it’s helpful and you enjoyed it!
Great stuff Joel!!! Absolutely love it. Big fan of shooting after dark, you do a great job there too!!
Jim Davis thank you, we are glad you enjoy them!
Explaining Practical Shooting not to beat a dead horse but it is so great to have access to great content and training from someone with your skill level presented in a very professional and unpretentious manner. It’s obvious you care about helping others in a practical manner. I appreciate getting that without having to endure condescension which is not a word in your vocabulary. TRULY, THANKS JOEL! Now that you are training on Training group as soon as I get back my temporary 30% salary reduction back, I will join!!!!! For now I will subscribe to Explains Practical shooting !!!!!!!
It’s the “Hi, I’M Joel” for me
Outstanding explanations! Thank you.
This is solid. I’m looking forward to working some drills to apply all of these tips.
I know this is two years old but I wish I could give it 3-4 thumbs up.
Love to see transitions. Have you done a video on that skill?
Great video thank you! Coming from Glock’s (and revolvers prior), I’m a bit confused on the slack (not take up, the totally loose part of a DA/SA pull in SA). I think videos show you just pulling straight through that, but I’ve heard others say most people would do better to just take up first. So can you tell me what to do with the floppity part???
It all depends on the target and the level of accuracy you need. For practical shooting, I will press through the take up and break the shot all in one continuous trigger press, with very few exceptions. The speed I do that and level of care I use will depend on the target difficulty. Even for the more difficult shots in practical shooting, I will still press the trigger in one continuous motion, it will just be a more careful press. The difficult and important part is holding the gun still and not pushing down or sideways on it while you press the trigger regardless of how far the trigger needs to travel. - Hope that helps, Joel
@@explainingpracticalshootin2463 Thank you very much for the detailed reply, that helps bunch. At least I know what to work on!
Sounds that you have read Brian Enos book - nice explained
The answer is practicing the right stuff over and over again until that's all you know!
On a target 15yd distant, do you personally still use target focus when shooting iron sights?
How do you prevent the shooting hand wrist snapping upwards? As hard as I clamp down with my support hand I feel my wrist giving out and that kicks my support hand forward. Is it because I’m not utilizing my forearms enough?
You may not be pushing your hands together enough. It's not your finger grip. It's forcing both hands together like twisting to open a jar.
I think target focused shooting is quicker all the way around.