Toes are the Gas, Heels are the Brakes

Toes are the Gas, Heels are the Brakes

In my movement classes, I often say, "Toes are the gas; heels are the brakes!" Whatever angle you use to apply force to the ground is equal and opposite to the angle that the ground applies that force back. If you are digging in your toes and running with your legs...

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Don’t Get Left Behind!

Don’t Get Left Behind!

Like it or not, the practical shooting game is changing. We are in exciting times! Out with the old, in with the new. Updated high hit factors, up and coming young shooters in great athletic form. Just like it used to be accepted to hold the gun in a weaver stance, it...

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Game Face

Game Face

The mental game is such a huge part of our sport. I've had an unusual vantage point to observe this at the top world level in competition. What is the mental aspect that makes the difference between champions and weekend warriors? If you've ever had the timer go off...

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Stage Planning

Stage Planning

Wait, did I already shoot that target? Where am I going, what am I doing?! Memory Stages. What tricks do you use to help you remember your stage plan? In USPSA, you can walk around outside the fault lines and count targets. Get a round count from outside the fault...

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