Suddenly forgot how to shoot . . .

[JNG]

I typically practice a few hundred rounds a month with my sidearm, in addition to regular dry-fire. This level of practice has afforded me a certain level of consistency in my shooting that I've come to take for granted. I know how fast I can shoot and hit As, and I know what kind of accuracy I can expect slow fire.

But today . . . . I went out to practice some, and couldn't hit anything. So I go through the diagnostic routine, eliminate complicating factors like draw, movement, and time pressure, and just work on basic marksmanship at 7 yards--grip, front sight, trigger press.

And I still couldn't hit my point of aim, and the shots were scattered within a zone that can only hypothetically be called a "group".

It was a deeply disturbing incident. Any competitors on here have a similar experience? Or, even better, advice for how to train out of this sudden, severe, inexplicable rut?