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BILATERAL TRANSFER DRILL

Two hands. One Standard.

The Bilateral Transfer drill builds competence with both your dominant and support hands, forcing you to mirror control, visual discipline, and grip fundamentals. This isn’t just about being prepared for the worst-case scenario. It’s about rounding out your skill set and exposing the gaps you didn’t know you had.

Why this drill matters:

Most shooters avoid shooting with their non-dominant hand unless required. That makes it a liability. This drill balances your performance by developing control and consistency on both sides. If your technique only works when conditions are perfect, it's not dependable.

It also exposes hidden flaws:

  • Over-reliance on your strong side for recoil control

  • Poor support-hand grip isolation

  • Visual focus breakdowns when switching hands

If you want full capability with either hand, this drill shows you exactly where to start.


Set it up:

  • Distance: 5 to 7 yards

  • Target: Fusion Target A-zone

  • Rounds: 12

  • Reps: 3

  • Start Position: Compressed ready



How to run the drill:

a. Fire 2 rounds with your dominant hand only


b. Transfer the gun to your support hand and fire 2 rounds support-hand only


c. Bring the gun back to your dominant hand and fire 2 more rounds


d. Repeat this full sequence 3 times for a total of 12 rounds


e. Focus on maintaining the same sight picture and trigger control throughout

Shooting distance for 7 Yard Speed Drill graphic.


What you are actually training:

  • Grip control with each hand: You are building strength and placement awareness in both hands without relying on support.

  • Visual consistency between sides: You are learning to maintain proper sight alignment and focus no matter which hand is on the gun.

  • Trigger discipline under imbalance: You are reinforcing clean presses even when your hand control feels unfamiliar or weak.

  • Transfer mechanics: You are practicing safe, efficient transitions between hands with no loss of awareness or control.

  • Mental control and pacing: You are training yourself to stay present and deliberate during a challenging and unfamiliar sequence.



Drill Tips

Practice your transfer like it matters. This is where most errors and bad habits begin.

The Bilateral Transfer drill appears in Week 11 of the Fusion Targets 12 Week Pistol Program. It's the kind of drill that exposes weakness and replaces it with skill — on both sides of the gun.

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