How to Shoot While Moving | Special Forces Fundamentals | Tactical Rifleman

Once we have a good grasp of the shooting fundamentals and safe manipulation of weapons, we need to introduce other complexities into our training. Moving is not only adding complexity, it is adding a necessary ingredient for survival! We cannot sit still and hope for the best when someone is sending bullets our way. Even if you never trained a day in your life, I guarantee that you will move in some manner if you hear the zing of a bullet by your head. Since that is true, we should deliberately train to move in a fashion that sets us up for success don’t you think? We want to move aggressively and also employ our weapon system accurately so we must have a method that allows for a steady sight picture. That is what we show here. Heel to toe, knees bent for shock absorber support, upper body stays as level as possible. Have fun and be safe!
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[@csthundercat7735]

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.

[@tractornation4714]

CS ThunderCat nice🇺🇸👍

[@masonallison8657]

@Paul Revere yeah

[@Barisdagame]

I was thinking about doing the same thing over in my yard good to know I'm not the only one

[@michaeljohnson1481]

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!!

[@michaeljohnson1481]

@Lou Flew Thank you for your service brother.

[@michaeljohnson1481]

@Lou Flew Here, here friend.

[@koopspook]

Nerd!

[@michaeljohnson1481]

@@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 KZbin 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!

[@matthewmartin3190]

Yeah heel to toe makes you silent.

[@mbucklew0719]

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!

[@godSPARDA1995]

That‘s some advanced shit right there. I swear even SEALs fear that drill bruh

[@sigis72]

it's how Delta does it, dangerous

[@misteraustralian3335]

Only attempt the drill when she’s having really bad pms

[@coyote9594]

Marching band in high school taught me the same foot work

[@ClankerWanker]

SAME

[@teamCClemon]

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.

[@areus2016]

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.

[@marcwallmark9227]

So you step directly onto the edge? Not heel, roll onto the edge, then roll inward onto flat foot then forward onto the toes?

[@celticanglotx313]

He must be bowlegged big time

[@lanceheckerman6183]

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.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@stevebarton3699]

Best shoot and move video ever. Period.

[@martinafilippo7255]

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.

[@rodrigues2793101]

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 🇧🇷

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@jlee7811]

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.

[@mr.morris2907]

Out of water, going to try this with vodka. Rah

[@YaHUKaB_ShaRYAL_YaShaRAL]

Haha....hilarious! 😆

[@Lost_one231]

Kill

[@rodeorockr9]

Love how you stress the basics and keep it simple.

[@matthewsanchez4047]

I love it... Attention to detail. Keep your heads on a swivel and move with purpose gentlemen... And Ladys ;)

[@PP-js2fy]

"...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.

[@Proximax9]

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

[@KingMusa99]

Five years later and still some of the BEST info/video on moving & shooting.

[@WhiteCavendish]

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!

[@capthappy345]

Glad 2 c this technique! Increases the ability 2 stay alive while eliminating the enemy!

[@kylewood8327]

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.

[@bronxwarrior319]

I like instrutor Zee does no take himself too seriously. Provides good basic concept.

[@hossv1147]

2:17 - "Super awesome, not just kidding." Totally agree. Super awesome are all these "UP's" from Tactical Rifleman.

[@hossv1147]

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. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@1791Actual]

"suckin at it right now and it's making me thirsty" LOL... Love these essentials videos. So open, honest and informational!

[@Rico11b]

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.

[@rightwinggunnut1]

I like Zee....cuz he talks like me! Great stuff as usual boys! Got it, water for practicin and drinkin! Have a good un!!!

[@russelltowne2762]

I would agree that shooting while moving is essential. Interesting practice method too with the water bottle.

[@erickaesman4001]

Great water bottle tip! Nice to see a video from a pro with real world experience.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dannyhanny1191]

Really appreciate the water-bottle 'drill' tip.

[@abntemplar82]

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

[@pictishbynature1522]

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.

[@o.k.9142]

Just distilled experience and no BS. Like!

[@rageinthekage4247]

Great tip with the water bottle not just at home but a good thing to do when training. Thanks Brothers.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@jz6085]

Z, great application of an everyday item (water bottle) to a training scenario. Very good video!

[@zdurham1]

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.✊

[@kevinantony5146]

Nice, explained difference between combat and competition.....very important.

[@thisguy6525]

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!

[@NODAK9]

Thanks instructor Zee and TR! Good shit, we appreciate y’all.

[@brettb.7235]

Wow, the water bottle drill is brilliant for training smooth movement

[@resolute123]

Thank you for showing ways to train with and without a firearm.

[@MichaelLeopold1]

Lots of great info, thanks.

[@smarty5680]

That water bottle idea is awesome! Thanks

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you like it!

[@davosholdos1253]

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.

[@dannya951]

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.

[@soldieroftruth77]

Danny Allen and don’t forget, moving in retrograde is toe to heel!

[@dannya951]

I hadn't thought about it before, but ya, that makes sense. Thanks for the tip!

[@aaronhawkins3416]

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.

[@soldieroftruth77]

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.

[@uncledrew3992]

Love the water bottle technique. So simple and yet I've never thought of that.

[@yosyp5905]

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.

[@daveh9551]

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.

[@lee5105]

That’s ret. Master Sgt Zee to us, I first saw u on Carry Trainer and said,” This Dude is awesome”. I watched those videos so I could get some snippets from you. Now I find you here. I just wish you had your own channel. You give great simple, important tips that I incorporate into my training. Would like more, a lot more. C’mon, you can do it. I would train with you anyday.

[@TacticalRifleman]

We have a lot more videos coming up from Zee in the near future. Thanks for watching, TR

[@letsgobrandon1663]

Pro water trick, thanks Z.

[@svenbugg9406]

Thanks 4 sharin the secret with the Waterbottle !!!

[@showoffyoureverydaycarry4016]

Great video. Thanks!

[@celsogarnicamota3327]

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

[@erikmckaygunsmithing6470]

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!

[@lukerousso1914]

Your channel is giving me everything I need.

[@nunoyabidness1182]

Z!! Your shots are falling on the on outside of the A zone on target's right side. Transition eyes, drive weapon. Much love.

[@zyriab5797]

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!

[@logancarlisle1414]

That helped a lot, I'm definitely going to use the bottle of water! Thank you!

[@theroller5673]

Great idea with the water bottle! I will practice this. Thank you!

[@TacticalRifleman]

You are so welcome!

[@msantifort]

I will practice this. Thanks for the motivation to a 60yr old former veteran and popo retired.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, and thank you for your service. TR

[@thefullyawakened3021]

Appreciate the info Instructor Zee ! Newer subscriber here great stuff, love the water bottle technic ! Stay Frosty, and keep your head on a swivel....

[@kpags5670]

Awesome video. Never would I have ever thought of that water bottle trick!

[@nakotaapache4674]

very good explanations and confrontation. Thank You.

[@tonypoepoe3150]

Thank you Sir !!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@BraveLoch32]

That bottle was making me thirsty the whole time, too. Excellent tips!

[@JohnLemieux]

This may sound stupid but watching you do the heel/toe movement drill makes me think anyone who wants to improve their ability to accurate shoot while moving should consider taking a ballroom dance lesson. I used to instruct ballroom and for the smooth dances (waltz/tango/foxtrot) they would drill similar footwork into us. You also learn a lot about how to communicate direction via body contact, which would be useful in a CQB team scenario.

[@BT1776]

I never thought to use an upside water bottle to practice movement. Great tip!

[@Nonyabusiness911]

I use my Byrna in the backyard for these kind of drills. It’s all I have. There are no places around that I know of where you could train this way.

[@nagunaks2222]

Thank you for your service!

[@davidwright5657]

I'm going to use that trick.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR.

[@petrolandpedals]

Thx Zee. Handy lil’ water bottle tip.

[@curtwhite876]

Guys, this is REALLY hard to do. Great job, Zee! Very good and thorough explanation. Next do shooting while moving right to left while facing forward because that is almost impossible.

[@James-sh7rr]

This is an awesome video. Thank you again for your professionalism and instruction.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@aatusa1262]

Good stuff guys!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@yankee5038]

Very much informative sir...thanks hope to see more and more

[@JayC-hb4oq]

Great demonstration

[@Reubengotgame]

You've earned a subscriber, my friend. Keep good tips like this coming

[@nikkylicks1099]

Great explanation and great tips with bottle!!! Thank you sir!!

[@mias2431]

That drill with the water bottle is genius!

[@22mtrent]

That water bottle trick is me walking out the front door with a topped off cup of coffee. I got this.

[@checkmate610]

Thank you Sir, for your service!

[@tennesseetarantulas5129]

Awesome. Keep these coming. I love these videos.

[@alonsoalonso8117]

Always getting good little pointers from you guys, good stuff. Thanks!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching!

[@actionzachson]

Thumbs up for Instructor Zee!

[@toxic1venom]

AWESOME. Thanks. Great tip brother

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@Ashannafi]

THANKS for that training tip!

[@VanillaGorilla502]

That’s one thing I struggled with when I first started getting into 3 Gun was the speed vs accuracy and having to be static and shoot.

[@TheGujan33]

Bottle trick is smart 🤘😎

[@marks4471]

That's some awesome shooting, my friend!!

[@toddk1377]

I have used that toe to heel method for a long while. I learned that from a documentary about Natives and their hunting methods. Ive actually sneaked up on deer doing that. Plus I found that with a shoe or boot that has a softer sole unlike a heavy duty work boot, it allows more foot manipulation and you can feel what your stepping on. However Ive always focused just on the foot work. Never keeping my upper body level and steady. Glad Zee shared the tip. Im gonna have to try the water bottle trick.

[@laurenhuber7814]

I do this when I stalk turkeys.

[@buttsilike1209]

Excellent tips Z................

[@williamniedzwiecki2325]

Can you do a video on the footwork of shooting? Especially when you're on the move or moving in a team? This ole war dog is rusty...and apparently shooting is a perishable skill, who knew??? haha

[@willianferreira5578]

Very good, congratulations!!!👊

[@SurvivalTheory]

These drills are making me thirsty! Thanks for solid, effective training tips, and keep up the good work!

[@G.FosterWildWolf]

Awesome Video, excellent display of both rare human qualities which are Kinesthetic Awareness and Biological Self Awareness. We see Kinesthetic Awareness with a Tiger as it stalks prey, and we see Biological Self Awareness with the Wolf who chews marrow to send energy to it's Fangs and Bite Muscles for a healthier and stronger bite. Definitely subscribing and saving this specific video to a Playlist. Get with a program, stay fit, and KEEP TRAINING! 💪🤑

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@h.j.70]

Well explained, good to understand!

[@gregemery4968]

excellent

[@tc96z1]

Found another good guy! I just subscribed.

[@Captain-wc6vj]

Awesome class. Thanks Z.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cameronlagrappe6630]

Definitely trying that water bottle trick at the house! Great video!

[@allgokusun]

Love your videos and all the basics and the precision guide lines you teach.. keep it up because I'm never to old to learn something new...

[@victorvasquez2788]

Thx for the info and yes I will try that little trick'

[@miguelpantaleon1388]

Great drills that water one was super cool I wish my cadre would of taught me that

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@spartacusantipas4580]

Thank you brother for sharing and help us be ready for the fight.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@ToysRUsKid_Critter]

Excellent basics brother. Nice shooting

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR