jj Racaza ONE Day Pistol Course: Rooftop Shooting Range, Dallas, TX (Trenton, TX) November 19, 2026

ONE-DAY PERFORMANCE SHOOTING COURSE

Self-Diagnostics | Concepts of Efficiency | Field Course Application

Level 1 Course (C–GM)

Course Overview

This intensive one-day course is designed to help competitive shooters better understand their individual performance, identify inefficiencies, and develop the skills necessary to become more effective—not simply faster.

The primary focus is on self-diagnostics, introducing the Concepts of Efficiency, and applying those principles in practical field course scenarios.

Rather than simply running drills, students will learn to recognize what is happening during their performance, understand why mistakes or inefficiencies occur, and develop strategies to correct them independently.

The morning session focuses on evaluating individual shooting skills, identifying performance limitations, and introducing fundamental efficiency concepts.

The afternoon transitions into field course application, where students will learn to analyze stages, develop effective plans, and apply the principles of efficiency under realistic competitive conditions.

The ultimate goal is to give each student a better understanding of their own shooting performance and the tools necessary to continue improving long after the course.

MORNING SESSION

Part 1: Self-Diagnostics & Concepts of Efficiency

Performance Assessment & Self-Diagnostics

• Evaluating individual shooting fundamentals and current performance levels
• Identifying personal strengths, weaknesses, and inefficiencies
• Understanding the difference between technical errors and execution errors
• Developing awareness of visual, physical, and mental performance
• Learning to recognize and diagnose mistakes without relying on an instructor
• Using performance feedback and timer data to identify areas for improvement

Introduction to Concepts of Efficiency

• Understanding efficiency versus raw speed
• Introduction to micro-movement and major movement
• Trigger control and maintaining accuracy at increased speeds
• Visual discipline, visual patience, and shot calling
• Single-target and multiple-target engagement
• Introduction to transitions, rhythm, and cadence
• Understanding the relationship between shooting mechanics and movement
• Eliminating unnecessary movement, hesitation, and wasted time

Developing Self-Corrective Skills

• Understanding the difference between a symptom and the root cause of an error
• Identifying which skills require development
• Developing targeted corrective drills
• Learning how to evaluate progress objectively
• Understanding the difference between training for development and training for competition

AFTERNOON SESSION

Part 2: Field Course Application

Stage Analysis & Planning

• Breaking down field courses for maximum efficiency
• Identifying the most effective shooting positions and engagement sequences
• Understanding the relationship between movement, shooting, and time
• Developing a stage plan based on individual strengths and capabilities
• Visualization and mental preparation
• Identifying opportunities to eliminate unnecessary movement and transitions

Movement Efficiency & Execution

• Entering and exiting shooting positions efficiently
• Introduction to the three-step entry method and 90/10 concept
• Understanding acceleration, deceleration, and body positioning
• Establishing proper shooting structure through the hips and shoulders
• Integrating shooting fundamentals with movement
• Understanding when to prioritize speed and when to prioritize control

Practical Field Course Application

• Applying efficiency concepts to actual field courses
• Executing stage plans under match-like conditions
• Analyzing performance through observation, time, and accuracy
• Identifying differences between the intended plan and actual execution
• Making adjustments based on measurable performance
• Repeating field courses with specific corrective objectives
• Developing the ability to independently evaluate and improve stage performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this one-day course, students should have a better understanding of:

1. Self-Diagnostics: How to identify and understand their own performance limitations.
2. Efficiency: How to eliminate wasted time and unnecessary movement without sacrificing accuracy.
3. Visual Discipline: How visual processing and decision-making influence shooting performance.
4. Field Course Strategy: How to analyze, plan, and execute stages more effectively.
5. Independent Development: How to create a more purposeful training approach based on individual needs.

The emphasis is not on how many drills or rounds are completed, but on how much each student understands about their own performance and how to improve it.

PREREQUISITES

• Basic handgun proficiency and range experience required
• Minimum of one year of competitive shooting experience recommended
• Understanding of firearm safety and range rules
• Open to competitive shooters from C Class through Grand Master
• No age requirement; minors must meet applicable range requirements
• Students must provide their own handgun and appropriate competition equipment

Ammunition Requirement: Approximately 500 rounds for the one-day course.

COURSE PHILOSOPHY

“Speed is the result. Efficiency is the process.”

The objective of this course isn’t simply to make you shoot faster for one day. It’s to help you understand your performance, recognize inefficiencies, and develop the knowledge and skills to become your own best coach.

Learn to diagnose. Learn to adapt. Learn to execute.