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Shooting on the move is not an innate skill. Most people tend to either be extremely jerky as they move (reducing accuracy), or come to a complete stop as they break the shot (defeating the point of being on the move). Being able to continuously move and put rounds on target accurately is a great skill to have.
The figure 8 drill is also good because it adds a small requirement for situational awareness. Continuous (and accurate) target engagement while not running into the chairs. Seems easy, but you'd be surprised.
A drill I learned from a Matt Burkett class is a simplified version of this. Use target stakes to lay out a large circle (about 10-15' in diameter) with a single target set 10 yards downrange from the closest part of the circle. Start with a loaded, holstered gun and two reloads on your belt. At start signal, draw and move clockwise around the outside of the circle while engaging the target. Do not stop moving, do not step on the sticks. Reload as necessary. Continue until you've utilized all your reloads.
Then load up and do it again in the reverse direction.
Ends up being harder than it looks at first, but develops great shooting-on-the-move skills. Then when you master the single target, add one (or two) additional targets and practice transitions while doing it.
Unfortunately, it burns through a lot of ammo, but everyone I've ever showed the drill to absolutely loved it.
The figure 8 drill is also good because it adds a small requirement for situational awareness. Continuous (and accurate) target engagement while not running into the chairs. Seems easy, but you'd be surprised.
A drill I learned from a Matt Burkett class is a simplified version of this. Use target stakes to lay out a large circle (about 10-15' in diameter) with a single target set 10 yards downrange from the closest part of the circle. Start with a loaded, holstered gun and two reloads on your belt. At start signal, draw and move clockwise around the outside of the circle while engaging the target. Do not stop moving, do not step on the sticks. Reload as necessary. Continue until you've utilized all your reloads.
Then load up and do it again in the reverse direction.
Ends up being harder than it looks at first, but develops great shooting-on-the-move skills. Then when you master the single target, add one (or two) additional targets and practice transitions while doing it.
Unfortunately, it burns through a lot of ammo, but everyone I've ever showed the drill to absolutely loved it.
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