Sorry for the additional post, but I think I did not articulate the reasoning behind shooting close and not using a "bull". The practical reasoning is that when learning, immediate feedback is essential. Remember that building of motor skills requires feedback (just like feeling bolt torque with a wrench). As the shooter becomes more comfortable with his skills, continue to move the target. I always practice this drill whether with handguns or rifle (mind you because of the skill level, I shoot smallbore at 50 feet, even using a Walther KK300 it is quite a challenge for me to stack the shots). The biggest advantage that I have found when teaching this way is psychological. If the shooter cannot get immediate feedback from the shot, he does not know whether what he did works or not. I found that when a new shooter has to go forward to check shots and finds that he did not hit what he wanted, he becomes very discouraged. This, I believe is very true especially for children--they want to perform and do well; trying to please us. Remember, part of our job, ESPECIALLY when teaching shooting skills is to build THEIR confidence. I use this drill when teaching new shooters pistol and I can usually have the shooter engaging 12" plates at 100yds after about an hour or so (BTW--anyone can do that with a pistol, there is no secret).
As stated earlier, dry firing is the best and cheapest practice, but I urge people not to dry fire a rimfire unless it is a Kimber or CZ. Damage to the chamber or firing pin is likely to occur.
Like everyone else said, enjoy and have fun with it. Experiment with different challenges, make up your own games to play. Not only are the sessions mean to teach skills, but they are your special time together. Also, if I may, never say "do it this way", always use "try this--". Also, try not to use the words "don't, no, or especially 'miss'". Always use "do, yes, shot and hit".
Again, everyone's input is spot on especially with have fun and enjoy your time together.
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