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1. Accuracy takes precedence over
speed.
The most important thing is to hit what you are
shooting at. No matter what else happens, you must hit
your target.
2. Learn to apply your skills on demand.
Consistent top performers in any sport have a thorough
understanding of the basics and have learned to apply
the principles at all times. Don't be distracted from
the shooting.
3. You must compete at your natural body speed.
Don't attempt to speed up or slow down - you must
learn to allow it to happen.
4. Speed is economy of motion.
Every move is directed toward gaining something. There
is no wasted motion or effort.
5. Speed will increase through practice, it is a
by-product of proper training and techniques.
You don't have to try to be fast. As your skill
increases and you are able to execute at the
subconscious level, speed increases naturally.
6. Let the sights dictate the cadence of fire.
Sight alignment is your speedometer - it shows you how
fast you can or can't go. If the sights are acceptably
aligned, fire the shot. If the sights aren't
acceptably aligned, don't fire the shot until they are
- whether it takes a quarter-second, half-second, or
two seconds.
7. Learn what is an acceptable sight picture and
trigger squeeze for the required shot.
Quality of sight alignment required for a 15-yard shot
is not as exact as for a 50-yard shot. You'd like to
always see perfect alignment, but you must learn to
accept less if it will still allow you hit your
target.
8. Shoot one shot at a time. The next shot you are
about to fire is the most important one of your life.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking of strings of
fire. A match is won shooting one shot at a time.
9. When all else fails, align the sights and
squeeze the prepped trigger.
No matter what else happens, if you align the sights
and squeeze the prepped trigger, you will hit the
target.
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-- Attributed to Merle Edington, USPSA
1994 National Open Champion
USPSA #: L2224
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