I am a hunter never had to worry about things shooting back. I recently got into airsoft. This channel really helps and the drills can be fun to run in my backyard when I don't have time to get out and play.
Learned my awesome heel to toe skills years ago while in high school marching band! Who would have ever guessed that band would make me an incredibly quiet and smooth shooter? Can't emphasize enough how important proper footwork is!! Very nice drill!! Thanks instructor Zee and TR!!
@@koopspook Don't forget geek too. I take those words as compliments because as a nerd or geek I concentrate, focus, and study at excelling my skills to be the best and compitently contribute to solo or team efforts to ensure the successful outcome of whatever the task might be. If having discipline and a warrior mindset makes me a nerd or geek then yep, that's me. There's a name for people who attack people in the comment sections of TH-cam videos but I won't sink to that level. You've already lost any and all respect or credibility. Unless you were just joking. In that case thanks for the compliment!
Doing the water bottle drill instead using a cup of red cool-aid over your wife's new white carpet will increase the consequencess of messing up and should only be attempted by trained professionals who don't value their livelihood. Thanks for the tip!
I used to play paintball a lot and had to learn the hard way how to run and gun but never really told anyone that's why I shoot better than most others while moving around. Most average range shooters would freak if I told them I learned how to keep my upper body stable by playing paintball.
People will definitely still look at you weird if you walk through the house staring intently at a bottle of water you're holding out in front of you. Very valuable info and great video, thank you.
Note: heel to toe steps work if you have soft shoes. If you are wearing boots, you want to step with the outside edge of you foot(if you step with your right foot, the first part that hits the ground is the edge of the very right part of your foot). Once you hit the edge rock your foot inwards. Silent but it’s very stable. That’s is for a hard surface like concrete or wood. On grass you want to step heel to toe making sure that you raise your feet higher than usual so you don’t brush the grass then step straight down. AST you step down you bend the grass, not crush it. I constantly surprise my family members by coming out of nowhere because I walk around like a ninja.
lol that cracked me up :D gonna try this training technique at some point, definately. never thought about using water as an indicator for stability, that is ingenious
The most important lesson i've learned subscribing to this channel is that mastering the basics is the key for an spec ops. It means that, as a regular, you also have to master these basics in order to keep your men safe. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
Tactics and equipment are always evolving. Love coming here to this channel to refresh and catch up on the latest. Excellent training drills and advice which is tempered with experience. Keep up the great work! One thing is for sure and that is the fundamentals rarely change much, nor should they.
Cool drill and makes perfect sense, but it’s definitely something that requires “a lot” of practice to become perficient (with live ammo) But can definitely be practiced in your own house with unloaded weapon.
Love the idea with the water bottle. I learned the heel to toe movement for various things in the army. I got so into the habit of walking quietly that I sometimes sneak up on people without intending to lol It's kind of amusing. I'm a big fan of shooting on the move, so going to incorporate some of this practice into my training. Cheers!
P.S. - Water bottle technique was a great indicator on movement. Gonna use that on warm ups at the range. Thank you for awesome training trips and techniques. Something I'm always searching for since I aint got the dough to fork out on classee as much as I'd like to. Tactical Rifleman great stuff. Keep up all that you do, in ALL aspects. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
James Zorn to you and all the rest that have complimented me on the water bottle use...that is a trick that the “old crusty SGM” showed me, Karl himself.👊👊 thanks Karl. He has all the simple tricks of the trade in his rucksack.✊
I just started to shoot about a year ago and after working on accuracy while just standing or kneeling, this is some great advice to take my training to the next level. You will me find now creeping around the house with a water bottle in my hands.
the single biggest reason, and this is not to counter point Zee as he was correct but to add to what he said. when in a situation where lead is flying both ways, the best reason to keep moving is that it is harder to hit a moving target and getting shot sucks. even just a flesh wound (non operative through and through gsw), as they are called, still sucks. great vid brothers please keep them coming. helps the old man remember how to train...lol
Except you don't move like that In CQB clearing side stepping clearing a room with a team this works anywhere else put rounds down turn and fucking move and fast.
Make a mention here of how many thousands of rounds it takes to get to that point. Also, need to be prepared to prevent your body from running. Great video, brother!
The place I work at has a time clock about a quarter mile from the entrance. Theres a breakroom with coffee made every morning upon arrival at the entrance. So, I'll pour an 8oz paper cup of HOT coffee almost to the rim and walk to my time clock. Who knew I was INADVERTENTLY exercising a steady hand technique... that water bottle trick is neat. I like it.
Thanks, I know nothing about firefight and very few about firearms but I noticed that most people on YT were practicing static shooting and it didn't seemed right; thanks also for the water bottle trick, pretty useful!
Basic rule of thumb. If you're exposed you should be moving with the quickness. Only stopping once you're under cover, and also reloading under cover. Standing still while exposed is just inviting a shot to the face. Those targets represent 6 people that are armed, maybe with guns or with knives. They're not going to stand still and wait their turn be shot at, so you'd better me moving and making yourself a hard target to hit.
Need to utilize more heel to toe (almost like a dig to stabilize yourself) keep your feet straight as to prevent tripping. Your bended knees and sight alignment looked perfect. I never understood the practical application for this technique until we conducted an us vs them exercise against a platoon of Marines using sim rounds. I had cover and thought I was safe to return fire, but once they knew where I was a few of them basically moved on my position using this technique while laying down fire and ultimately deleted my azz. I nicknamed this the holy sacrifice because if the enemy is dug into a fixed position ;ie trench or pinned down by a fire team, it’s over for him. I’ve done this drill a million times with reloads and transitions and it is def one of my favorites.
Was helping a friend at work with this very thing. Wish I'd seen this sooner but looks like we covered the same thing here. Great trick with the water bottle thats good medicine. I'll send this video to him. As always you guys are awesome!
I'd heard the heel-to-toe phrase before, but I always just assumed it referred to the relationship between your feet while moving or something. I'm glad I finally got that clarified, haha. Great video guys, thanks for the instruction.
That Heel-to-toe training is the same as how marching bands train to play while moving. They even do similar drills with water to practice on their stability.
Aaron Hawkins I’ve been seeing that a lot in the comments. Never knew that. It’s similar to how I learned to March in the military though, minimizing movement from the waist up. Especially for honor guard/color guard details.
Awesome. Competition and real world must be shown because they are different worlds. I’ve been using my unloaded pistol with bore laser. Is effective, but, as you sad, makes a family concern. I’ll will try your drill, and I believe will be very effective, because the goal is the body control
I use the heel toe technique when I have a full cup of water I have to bring to another room fast. If you want to practice, take one... You'll know you failed when it spills like hell. I often use the arm as a gimbal too, separating it from the body movement, but it can't be applied to shooting since it has to be leveled with the head.
Appreciate the info Instructor Zee ! Newer subscriber here great stuff, love the water bottle technic ! Stay Frosty, and keep your head on a swivel....
I am a hunter never had to worry about things shooting back. I recently got into airsoft. This channel really helps and the drills can be fun to run in my backyard when I don't have time to get out and play.
CS ThunderCat nice🇺🇸👍
@Paul Revere yeah
I was thinking about doing the same thing over in my yard good to know I'm not the only one
Learned my awesome heel to toe skills years ago while in high school marching band! Who would have ever guessed that band would make me an incredibly quiet and smooth shooter? Can't emphasize enough how important proper footwork is!! Very nice drill!!
Thanks instructor Zee and TR!!
@Lou Flew
Thank you for your service brother.
@Lou Flew
Here, here friend.
Nerd!
@@koopspook
Don't forget geek too. I take those words as compliments because as a nerd or geek I concentrate, focus, and study at excelling my skills to be the best and compitently contribute to solo or team efforts to ensure the successful outcome of whatever the task might be. If having discipline and a warrior mindset makes me a nerd or geek then yep, that's me. There's a name for people who attack people in the comment sections of TH-cam videos but I won't sink to that level. You've already lost any and all respect or credibility. Unless you were just joking. In that case thanks for the compliment!
Yeah heel to toe makes you silent.
Best shoot and move video ever. Period.
Marching band in high school taught me the same foot work
SAME
Doing the water bottle drill instead using a cup of red cool-aid over your wife's new white carpet will increase the consequencess of messing up and should only be attempted by trained professionals who don't value their livelihood. Thanks for the tip!
That‘s some advanced shit right there.
I swear even SEALs fear that drill bruh
it's how Delta does it, dangerous
Only attempt the drill when she’s having really bad pms
I used to play paintball a lot and had to learn the hard way how to run and gun but never really told anyone that's why I shoot better than most others while moving around. Most average range shooters would freak if I told them I learned how to keep my upper body stable by playing paintball.
People will definitely still look at you weird if you walk through the house staring intently at a bottle of water you're holding out in front of you. Very valuable info and great video, thank you.
Note: heel to toe steps work if you have soft shoes. If you are wearing boots, you want to step with the outside edge of you foot(if you step with your right foot, the first part that hits the ground is the edge of the very right part of your foot). Once you hit the edge rock your foot inwards. Silent but it’s very stable. That’s is for a hard surface like concrete or wood. On grass you want to step heel to toe making sure that you raise your feet higher than usual so you don’t brush the grass then step straight down. AST you step down you bend the grass, not crush it. I constantly surprise my family members by coming out of nowhere because I walk around like a ninja.
So you step directly onto the edge? Not heel, roll onto the edge, then roll inward onto flat foot then forward onto the toes?
He must be bowlegged big time
Love how you stress the basics and keep it simple.
Five years later and still some of the BEST info/video on moving & shooting.
"...but I'm suckin' at it right now, and it's makin' me thirsty..." LOL. I love this guy. Thanks for posting. Very helpful block of instruction.
lol that cracked me up :D gonna try this training technique at some point, definately. never thought about using water as an indicator for stability, that is ingenious
The most important lesson i've learned subscribing to this channel is that mastering the basics is the key for an spec ops. It means that, as a regular, you also have to master these basics in order to keep your men safe. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
Thanks for watching, TR
Tactics and equipment are always evolving. Love coming here to this channel to refresh and catch up on the latest. Excellent training drills and advice which is tempered with experience. Keep up the great work! One thing is for sure and that is the fundamentals rarely change much, nor should they.
Thanks for watching, TR
Just distilled experience and no BS. Like!
I like instrutor Zee does no take himself too seriously. Provides good basic concept.
Great water bottle tip! Nice to see a video from a pro with real world experience.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really appreciate the water-bottle 'drill' tip.
I love it... Attention to detail. Keep your heads on a swivel and move with purpose gentlemen... And Ladys ;)
Nice, explained difference between combat and competition.....very important.
Out of water, going to try this with vodka.
Rah
Haha....hilarious! 😆
Kill
That water bottle idea is awesome! Thanks
Glad you like it!
Wow, the water bottle drill is brilliant for training smooth movement
Thanks 4 sharin the secret with the Waterbottle !!!
Great tip with the water bottle not just at home but a good thing to do when training. Thanks Brothers.
Thanks for watching, TR
"suckin at it right now and it's making me thirsty" LOL... Love these essentials videos. So open, honest and informational!
Cool drill and makes perfect sense, but it’s definitely something that requires “a lot” of practice to become perficient (with live ammo) But can definitely be practiced in your own house with unloaded weapon.
Love the idea with the water bottle. I learned the heel to toe movement for various things in the army. I got so into the habit of walking quietly that I sometimes sneak up on people without intending to lol It's kind of amusing. I'm a big fan of shooting on the move, so going to incorporate some of this practice into my training. Cheers!
2:17 - "Super awesome, not just kidding."
Totally agree. Super awesome are all these "UP's" from Tactical Rifleman.
P.S. - Water bottle technique was a great indicator on movement. Gonna use that on warm ups at the range. Thank you for awesome training trips and techniques.
Something I'm always searching for since I aint got the dough to fork out on classee as much as I'd like to.
Tactical Rifleman great stuff. Keep up all that you do, in ALL aspects. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Your channel is giving me everything I need.
I would agree that shooting while moving is essential. Interesting practice method too with the water bottle.
Great video. Thanks!
Z, great application of an everyday item (water bottle) to a training scenario. Very good video!
James Zorn to you and all the rest that have complimented me on the water bottle use...that is a trick that the “old crusty SGM” showed me, Karl himself.👊👊 thanks Karl. He has all the simple tricks of the trade in his rucksack.✊
Thank you for showing ways to train with and without a firearm.
Great demonstration
I just started to shoot about a year ago and after working on accuracy while just standing or kneeling, this is some great advice to take my training to the next level. You will me find now creeping around the house with a water bottle in my hands.
I like Zee....cuz he talks like me! Great stuff as usual boys! Got it, water for practicin and drinkin! Have a good un!!!
Glad 2 c this technique! Increases the ability 2 stay alive while eliminating the enemy!
Thumbs up for Instructor Zee!
Thanks instructor Zee and TR! Good shit, we appreciate y’all.
Thank you for your service!
Thank you Sir !!
Thanks for watching, TR
very good explanations and confrontation. Thank You.
AWESOME. Thanks. Great tip brother
Thanks for watching, TR
Excellent tips Z................
Great idea with the water bottle! I will practice this. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Love the water bottle technique. So simple and yet I've never thought of that.
Very good, congratulations!!!👊
I'm going to use that trick.
Thanks for watching, TR.
the single biggest reason, and this is not to counter point Zee as he was correct but to add to what he said. when in a situation where lead is flying both ways, the best reason to keep moving is that it is harder to hit a moving target and getting shot sucks. even just a flesh wound (non operative through and through gsw), as they are called, still sucks.
great vid brothers please keep them coming. helps the old man remember how to train...lol
Except you don't move like that
In CQB clearing side stepping clearing a room with a team this works anywhere else put rounds down turn and fucking move and fast.
water bottle trick is sweet!!!
That helped a lot, I'm definitely going to use the bottle of water! Thank you!
Pro water trick, thanks Z.
That drill with the water bottle is genius!
Awesome class. Thanks Z.
Glad you enjoyed it
THANKS for that training tip!
excellent
Bottle trick is smart 🤘😎
Good stuff guys!
Thanks for watching, TR
Lots of great info, thanks.
Make a mention here of how many thousands of rounds it takes to get to that point. Also, need to be prepared to prevent your body from running. Great video, brother!
Thx Zee. Handy lil’ water bottle tip.
The place I work at has a time clock about a quarter mile from the entrance. Theres a breakroom with coffee made every morning upon arrival at the entrance. So, I'll pour an 8oz paper cup of HOT coffee almost to the rim and walk to my time clock. Who knew I was INADVERTENTLY exercising a steady hand technique... that water bottle trick is neat. I like it.
Thanks, I know nothing about firefight and very few about firearms but I noticed that most people on YT were practicing static shooting and it didn't seemed right; thanks also for the water bottle trick, pretty useful!
Basic rule of thumb. If you're exposed you should be moving with the quickness. Only stopping once you're under cover, and also reloading under cover. Standing still while exposed is just inviting a shot to the face. Those targets represent 6 people that are armed, maybe with guns or with knives. They're not going to stand still and wait their turn be shot at, so you'd better me moving and making yourself a hard target to hit.
I will practice this. Thanks for the motivation to a 60yr old former veteran and popo retired.
Thanks for watching, and thank you for your service. TR
Thank you brother for sharing and help us be ready for the fight.
Thanks for watching, TR
Great explanation and great tips with bottle!!! Thank you sir!!
This is an awesome video. Thank you again for your professionalism and instruction.
Thanks for watching, TR
Excellent basics brother. Nice shooting
Thanks for watching, TR
Great tip.
THANKS FOR THE INFO
That bottle was making me thirsty the whole time, too. Excellent tips!
3:51 this technique is genius
Good shit.❤
Always getting good little pointers from you guys, good stuff. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Need to utilize more heel to toe (almost like a dig to stabilize yourself) keep your feet straight as to prevent tripping. Your bended knees and sight alignment looked perfect. I never understood the practical application for this technique until we conducted an us vs them exercise against a platoon of Marines using sim rounds. I had cover and thought I was safe to return fire, but once they knew where I was a few of them basically moved on my position using this technique while laying down fire and ultimately deleted my azz. I nicknamed this the holy sacrifice because if the enemy is dug into a fixed position ;ie trench or pinned down by a fire team, it’s over for him. I’ve done this drill a million times with reloads and transitions and it is def one of my favorites.
Great info Zee!
Was helping a friend at work with this very thing. Wish I'd seen this sooner but looks like we covered the same thing here. Great trick with the water bottle thats good medicine. I'll send this video to him. As always you guys are awesome!
I'd heard the heel-to-toe phrase before, but I always just assumed it referred to the relationship between your feet while moving or something. I'm glad I finally got that clarified, haha. Great video guys, thanks for the instruction.
Danny Allen and don’t forget, moving in retrograde is toe to heel!
I hadn't thought about it before, but ya, that makes sense. Thanks for the tip!
That Heel-to-toe training is the same as how marching bands train to play while moving. They even do similar drills with water to practice on their stability.
Aaron Hawkins I’ve been seeing that a lot in the comments. Never knew that. It’s similar to how I learned to March in the military though, minimizing movement from the waist up. Especially for honor guard/color guard details.
Awesome video. Never would I have ever thought of that water bottle trick!
Well explained, good to understand!
That's some awesome shooting, my friend!!
That water bottle thing is awesome
I never thought to use an upside water bottle to practice movement. Great tip!
Excellent instruction thank you for the water bottle tip I'm stuck in an AIRBNB and getting bored
THANKS Z
Our pleasure!
Thanks guys, as always good info.
Thanks for watching, TR
Great drills that water one was super cool I wish my cadre would of taught me that
Thanks for watching, TR
Awesome. Competition and real world must be shown because they are different worlds. I’ve been using my unloaded pistol with bore laser. Is effective, but, as you sad, makes a family concern. I’ll will try your drill, and I believe will be very effective, because the goal is the body control
great job sir
I use the heel toe technique when I have a full cup of water I have to bring to another room fast.
If you want to practice, take one... You'll know you failed when it spills like hell.
I often use the arm as a gimbal too, separating it from the body movement, but it can't be applied to shooting since it has to be leveled with the head.
love the intro
Appreciate the info Instructor Zee ! Newer subscriber here great stuff, love the water bottle technic ! Stay Frosty, and keep your head on a swivel....
That water bottle trick is me walking out the front door with a topped off cup of coffee. I got this.
Great work Zee..
These drills are making me thirsty! Thanks for solid, effective training tips, and keep up the good work!
Definitely trying that water bottle trick at the house! Great video!
Thanks Z!
You bet!
Found another good guy! I just subscribed.
Z!! Your shots are falling on the on outside of the A zone on target's right side. Transition eyes, drive weapon. Much love.
Awesome. Keep these coming. I love these videos.