Fundamentals of

Marksmanship
Learning Objective Proper Trigger Control:

A Determine the condition under

stance

B Describe guidelines in proper

trigger control; and

C
Identify the causes of bad shots
and positive correction.
•For reference please see: Marksmanship
and Combat Shooting (Ibutnande.2020)
page 3-11.
Shooting Basics

A. Stance 4. Alignment
The excellence of the stance is a
major factor in creating conditions
for maximum control.
1. Control 5. Natural Point f aim
2.Arms
6. Stance width
3.Posture
 C. E. Trigger
Breathe Control
Control

D. Sight
B. alignment
Grip
Guidelines For Proper Trigger Control: Proper
Trigger Proper Trigger Control:

A The trigger is where it falls

naturally on the trigger.

B The slack or free play in the trigger

is taken up first.

C Apply pressure with the trigger

finger only.

D Trigger finger must be in an arched

position to avoid contact with the
side of the pistol.
Errors in Trigger Control

A. Flinching – muscular tension

or reaction in anticipation of the
recoil. It id cause by moving the
B. Jerking- an attempt
head, closing the eyes, moving
to make the pistol fire
the shoulder to the real or
at a certain instant by
combination.
rapidly applying
pressure on the trigger.
Continuation…… see
page 8-9.

1 Follow Through

2 Calling The Shot

3 Rhythm
Causes of Bad Shots and Positive
Correction
1. Not focusing on front 3. Improper grip or
sight position. 5. Anticipation
6. Loss of
concentration
4. Jerk or Heel
2. Holding too long

11. Match
pressure
9. Lack of
Follow- 10. Lack of
7. Anxiety rhythm
8. Vacillation Trough
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