infected Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Just curious how man of you train to skirmish? Whether it's just target shooting to perfect your aim, drills to work on your target acquisition, or mini skirmishes to work on team tactics... how often do you practice with or without teammates? What do you do to practice and improve? Link to post Share on other sites
litefire1546 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I put 3-8, but i don't consider what I do 3-8 times a month "training". I regularly play games in my backyard with a few friends, using springers, GBB's, and a Marui shotgun. It's just meant for fun, but I've found that it really improves tactics, as well as aim (single shot springers make you make every shot count). Link to post Share on other sites
iloveics Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 never because i dont take airsoft really seriously, just a laugh with my mates Link to post Share on other sites
starburst Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 As soon as my exams are over and Im back home Im planning on going the gym/pool 2/3 times a week to get fit but thats more for everything really (joined one here but they lost all my details so didnt bother joining again, too much cash). Im also going on more hikes ect over the summer which will help, as well as actually getting to an airsoft game (same as the gym, lack of time and money) Dont practice the actual airsoft much (would class the games as practice) as messing around in the garden in the UK can prove to be a big no no (and not worth the risk). If I have the kit out I sometimes practice mag changes or mess about in the flat (making sure the curtains are closed, lol). Link to post Share on other sites
AirsoftKid94 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 i practice 1-2 times in the backyard its fun and it improves you tatics Link to post Share on other sites
Quinten Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 target shooting in the backyard, nothing more. Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 This is great. I was curious what kind of answers I would receive. As soon as my pistol comes back from being repaired, I'm going to start up a section on my website devoted to training. It'll cover first the fundamentals of shooting and progress from there (grip, stances, accuracy, speed & target acquisition, and agility while shooting). A lot of what I'm going to cover is what is focused on in IDPA shooting (International Defensive Pistol Association), and then using some of their scenarios modified to suite both airsoft and the use of rifles. I'm going to cover topics such as engaging multiple targets quickly, handling malfunctions (reloads, jams, etc), and eventually covering team tactics. When it comes down to it, these things are just fun to practice. I went through about 200 rounds in my pistol, practicing the other day, before my pistol failed (slide broke), so as soon as I get it back, I'll start filming for my website. Link to post Share on other sites
Jammed P90 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I chose 1-2 times a month. When not playing with others, my team prefer 3vs3 or 2vs5 mini skirmish, and review the game during the break. Link to post Share on other sites
Kousnik Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Train on Thursday nights. Section attacks, formations, tactical retreats etc etc etc Link to post Share on other sites
lord_marmite Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I practise mag changes, even though I use hicaps, its just getting them in and out of pouches quick really, nothing else. Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 I do physical training daily, just for fitness's sake, but it certainly helps, (situps, crunches, running) airsoft wise, i practice room entrys, mag changing isnt an issue, nor is most tactics, i keep my cqb skills quick though, and i tend to play a few ultra realistic First person shooters, like swat 4, R6, lockdown, cod2, on full dificulty to keep my vision and reactions online... Link to post Share on other sites
101matt1 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 We do some training about 1 time a month. We go out, play a few rounds of airsoft, then do some target shooting and jogging. Sometimes we just play some mini skirmishes which my team leader says, is one of the best ways to prepare- do the real thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Sale Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Well I don't skirmish much, but I do Airsoft Practical shooting. Those skills do help on the field, and improving those skills is what the sport was developed for in the first place. Some of the things I practice with a pistol includes: -Drawing the pistol, -shooting multiple targets, -changing the magazine, -moving and shooting, -various positions (standing, kneeling, prone), -variations of the positions, -shooting with strong and weak hand only and the list goes on somewhat. Group practices are three times a week (2.5 hours each time), and I do some practicing on my own before matches. Serious? Well, not really. I actually find my practice schedule quite laid back. -Sale Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Sale, that's the same kind of stuff that I do. From what I've seen, Airsoft Practical shooting seems to mimic IDPA a good bit (not a bad thing). Link to post Share on other sites
SNICKERS Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Always dress rehearse loadout night before skirmish to make sure equipment is somewhere in muscle memory from when under fire and out of ammo... Physical exercise mainly consists of lifting burger to mouth, can be tiring! Link to post Share on other sites
The Waco Kid Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 10+ times a month, mostly just working out the right hand though.... Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 ...mostly just working out the right hand though.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not sure what to say after that.... Link to post Share on other sites
Arghoslent93 Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I'm at the gym 3 times a week but I don't skirmish much. The only real 'skirmish' I've everhad was with my mate on Scout camp the other week at 1am, him with his MP5K and me with my M15A4 SPC and laser I practiced moving silently, ie controlled movements of your body when moving(outsides of your feet down first and all that), stopping every now and then to listen out for anything, mag changes, using objects as cover (trees and buildings, even one of the groups' dining tables at one point But mostly I guess it's just fitness work, and fiddling about in my room (oo-er) with my guns, doing mag changes and CQB stuff. Slicing the pie and whatnot. I do target shooting every once in a while, though not as often as I should. My weekend job prevents me from getting to skirmishes Link to post Share on other sites
Fin Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Shooting...in the garden...wearing face protection Also changing mags because i like realism (no hi caps for me), i even cock the gun after i do because i'm that sad Link to post Share on other sites
Sale Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Sale, that's the same kind of stuff that I do. From what I've seen, Airsoft Practical shooting seems to mimic IDPA a good bit (not a bad thing). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Airsoft Practical shooting is mimicing IPSC to be exact. I prefer not to use the name "IPSC" to avoid confusion. The American "APSA" is also a good name for the airsoft-version of IPSC. -Sale Link to post Share on other sites
litefire1546 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 As soon as my pistol comes back from being repaired, I'm going to start up a section on my website devoted to training. It'll cover first the fundamentals of shooting and progress from there (grip, stances, accuracy, speed & target acquisition, and agility while shooting). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't really get how you'll show that stuff on a website. It's mostly a "feel" thing, in which "fundamentals" are fairly obvious, and things like having even trigger pull really don't make a difference on the field. It's something that just needs practice, and can't really be taught. Link to post Share on other sites
Finius Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 I chose never, lack of funds and time, and lack of space at home, would love some night-tactics training though, man that would be good... Link to post Share on other sites
ColDaz Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Meh, army *beep* is enough for me. Can't be bothered otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites
Kov Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 infected, There are so many ways to train, its hard to list them all here. My best advice for you is as follows: Play. Play. Play some more. Keeping in physical shape is a very good thing to do in your spare time, but the best training you will get is from raw experience. Nothing trains you like slaying your opponents and getting sprayed back over and over again. Most people play airsoft for fun so this is a very good way to improve your skills while having fun. Play lots of quick fast paced games that last for perhaps 40min at the very most. Fast paced games can have all of the maneuvering and stalking as longer epic games, but since you can run about six of them in day they are far better for experience. Play games and then notice what you need to improve on. Trust me, you will know where you or your team mates are lacking. Then find ways to beat these troubled spots, study if you have to, and then field test them on your next game day. Train like its a sport and do what feels right. K. Link to post Share on other sites
Sh0ty Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Target shooting I suppose. That helps me in skirmish a ton (got me the most kills of the day) and it's fun. -Sh0ty Link to post Share on other sites
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