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PAR TIME SINGLES DRILL: DRY-FIRE

Feel the timer. Train the pace.

The Par Time Singles Drill builds your internal clock. Using a timer and dry fire only, this drill helps you develop a reliable sense of time under pressure — without burning ammo. It’s not about racing the buzzer. It’s about syncing clean mechanics with realistic expectations.

Why this drill matters:

Many shooters have no idea how long it really takes to get a clean hit. This drill creates structure and timing awareness, forcing you to align vision, movement, and trigger press within a fixed time window.

It also exposes bad habits:

  • Rushing the draw or presentation

  • Pressing the trigger before sights are confirmed

  • Reaching for speed without clean mechanics

If you find yourself moving too fast or too slow without knowing why, this drill builds control you can feel.


Set it up:

  • Distance: 5 yards (dry fire only)

  • Target: Precision box or small aiming zone on Fusion Target

  • Rounds: 0

  • Reps: 10

  • Start Position: High compressed ready or low ready

  • Timer: Set to a 1.5-second par time


How to run the drill:

  1. Set your shot timer or phone app to a 1.5-second par time

  2. From compressed or low ready, press the trigger within the par time while maintaining perfect sight alignment

  3. Repeat for 10 reps, focusing on rhythm and mechanics, not just beating the buzzer


Shooting distance for 7 Yard Speed Drill graphic.


What you are actually training:

  • Internal time awareness You’re learning what 1.5 seconds feels like so your performance becomes consistent even without a timer.

  • Trigger control under time constraint You are building the ability to press the trigger cleanly with urgency but not panic.

  • Presentation consistency Repeating the same starting motion under timed pressure trains smooth, repeatable draw or ready-up mechanics.

  • Dry fire discipline This drill reinforces quality over quantity in dry practice and keeps you accountable without wasting reps.

  • Visual readiness before breaking the shot You learn to wait for sight picture clarity before pressing, even when the clock is running.



Drill Tips

This drill trains feel. You should know what 1.5 seconds feels like without needing to look. That awareness pays off in live fire.

The Par Time Singles Drill is used in Week 10 of the Fusion Targets 12 Week Pistol Program to build rhythm, timing, and consistency — all without firing a round. It’s a powerful tool for getting more out of every dry fire session.

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