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Fundamentals · Beginner

The Drop

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Groove the just-drop stance until it happens without thinking.

Distance

5 yd (live) / any (dry)

Rounds

10

Par

None

Target

6-inch circle

Start

Standing, low ready

Mode

Dry or live

The drill

  1. 1

    From a normal standing position, sink into a slight bend of the knees. Do not step a foot back.

  2. 2

    Let your hips hinge so your upper body leans slightly forward into the gun.

  3. 3

    Present to the target and fire (or dry-press) two shots.

  4. 4

    Return to low ready and stand back up.

  5. 5

    Repeat for 5 reps. Drop the exact same way every time.

The standard

Every rep drops identically, and all shots land in the circle at a relaxed pace.

Safety: Live-fire only at a range with a safe backstop. Follow the four rules.

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