Ball and Dummy Drill
Have a partner load your mag with a random mix of live and dummy rounds. Any noticeable flinch/dip on the dummy rounds reveals recoil anticipation.
Target: Precision Bullseye
1 copy of the Precision Bullseye target
Why this drill works
One of the best ways to catch recoil anticipation, because you genuinely do not know which round is coming. A dip or push on the dummy round is undeniable proof, where a live-fire miss could be explained a dozen other ways.
Skills Trained
Recoil anticipation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Ball and Dummy Drill drill train?
- Ball and Dummy Drill trains Recoil anticipation. One of the best ways to catch recoil anticipation, because you genuinely do not know which round is coming. A dip or push on the dummy round is undeniable proof, where a live-fire miss could be explained a dozen other ways.
- What target and how many copies do I need for Ball and Dummy Drill?
- You'll need 1 copy of the Precision Bullseye target. Range Coach's printable targets tool includes a ready-to-print Precision Bullseye sized for this drill.
Print the target and log your run
Range Coach includes a printable Precision Bullseye target and lets you log this drill's time and score to track improvement over time.
Printable Targets Log a Drill