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BEAT THE BEEP DRILL: HEAD

Updated: Nov 4

Focus small. React clean.

The Beat the Beep Drill keeps you aimed in on a small, precise point, every rep begins with the sights already settled. There’s no presentation, no motion, and no rush. Just pure press control under the pressure of an unpredictable beep. The goal is to train clean reactions without disturbing the sights, even when your brain wants to flinch or preempt the cue.


Why this drill matters:

Combining a small target with a reaction element punishes sloppy presses and anticipatory movement. The head box will not tolerate wobble on the break. Repeating this drill reconditions the nervous system to press cleanly under surprise and builds true auditory-to-visual coordination for high-stakes shots.


It also exposes breakdowns like:

  • Pushing the gun with your grip before you fire

  • Direction of your trigger press at speed.

  • Unstable grip from the start.


This drill keeps your mechanics sharp and your discipline tighter than ever.


Set it up:

  • Distance: 7 yards

  • Target: Head A-Zone

  • Rounds: 1 per rep

  • Reps: 10

  • Start Position: Full Presentation

  • Tools: Shot timer or App


How to run the drill:

Set your shot timer or smartphone timer app to random delay start (1-3 seconds).


a. Start in full present aimed at the head A-Zone (Finger off the trigger until the beep.)


b. When the beep sounds, press the trigger quickly without disturbing the sight picture.


c. Reset and repeat.


Your goal is to break the shot immediately and cleanly, with no flinch, jerk, or sight movement.


Shooting distance for 7 Yard Speed Drill graphic.


What you are actually training:

  • Grip and trigger control: You are reinforcing tension and trigger mechanics that support pinpoint accuracy.

  • Auditory-visual reaction mapping: converting a sound cue into a precise sighted press.

  • Flinch reduction: removing anticipatory movement that spoils small targets.

  • Temporal precision: consistently reacting inside unpredictable windows without sight disruption.

  • Calm under surprise: learning to press clean despite stimulus unpredictability.



Drill Tips

If your trigger causes the front-sight to move, check your grip and and ensure you are pressing smoothly to the rear. Smooth reaction is better than fast reaction.

The Beat the Beep: Head drill appears in Week 10 of the Fusion Targets 12 Week Pistol Program. It’s a precision reaction drill that improves clean press under surprise.


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