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Dot Torture

10 dots on a sheet, 2 rounds per dot from various positions/speeds (draw, strong hand only, reload, etc). Any miss = start that dot over. Builds precision trigger control.

Target: Dot Torture 1 copy of the Dot Torture target

Why this drill works

Builds trigger control and precision by isolating a small target and removing the safety net of speed — every round has to count, which quickly exposes flinching, jerking, or grip issues that speed drills tend to hide.

Skills Trained

Trigger control Precision

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Dot Torture drill train?
Dot Torture trains Trigger control and Precision. Builds trigger control and precision by isolating a small target and removing the safety net of speed — every round has to count, which quickly exposes flinching, jerking, or grip issues that speed drills tend to hide.
What target and how many copies do I need for Dot Torture?
You'll need 1 copy of the Dot Torture target. Range Coach's printable targets tool includes a ready-to-print Dot Torture sized for this drill.

Print the target and log your run

Range Coach includes a printable Dot Torture target and lets you log this drill's time and score to track improvement over time.

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