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5 SHOTS IN 2.5 SECONDS

Speed with consequences.

This drill pressures your mechanics by giving you five shots and only 2.5 seconds to land them all in the A-zone. It is not about dumping a string. It is about building the confidence and discipline to shoot fast while keeping your fundamentals tight.

Why this drill matters:

Anyone can shoot fast. This drill reveals if you can do it clean. The time limit is generous enough to push you but tight enough to expose your flaws. Every part of your shooting must work in sync to beat the clock without losing control.


It also reveals:

  • Weak recoil management

  • Panic shooting under time pressure

  • Inconsistent grip or poor cadence

  • Premature trigger presses without visual confirmation

You cannot cheat this drill. The target and timer tell the truth.


Set it up:

Distance: 5 yards

Target: Fusion Target A-zone

Rounds: 5 per rep

Reps: 5

Start Position: Compressed ready

Par Time: 2.5 seconds



How to run the drill:

a. Set a par time of 2.5 seconds on your shot timer


b. Begin at compressed ready


c. On the beep, fire five rounds into the A-zone


d. All rounds must break before the second beep


e. Record how many reps meet both the time and accuracy standards

Shooting distance for 7 Yard Speed Drill graphic.


What you are actually training:

  • Rapid sight reacquisition: You are training to track your sights and fire each round only when visually confirmed.

  • Cadence control under pressure: You are developing a repeatable rhythm that holds together at high speed.

  • Grip pressure and endurance: You are reinforcing a firm, consistent grip that allows the gun to return naturally.

  • Trigger confidence: You are learning to press without hesitation but with precision through recoil.

  • Short-string discipline: You are building mental control that avoids panic when the timer applies stress.



Drill Tips

Do not race the beep. Let your sights lead the way and keep your timing honest.

The 5 Shots in 2.5 Seconds drill appears in Week 4 of the Fusion Targets 12 Week Pistol Program. It forces you to perform with urgency, not panic. If your mechanics are sound, this drill makes you faster. If they are not, it shows you exactly what to fix.

Want speed that holds together under pressure?




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