Chris

Sajnog’s Front Sight Focus String Directions

Purpose: To help you learn to focus so you shoot faster and with greater accuracy!

[Scientific explanation] To increase awareness of the vergence (aiming system and
how it coordinates with accommodative (focusing) system. To develop voluntary
control of vergence skills while maintaining binocular visual eye movements and
establish central/peripheral flexibility.

Equipment: Focus String (Also known as a Brock String)

Procedure:
1. Attach one end of the string to a stationary object, should be slightly lower
than eye level.
2. Stand directly in front of the attachment point, facing it and holding the other
end of the string.
3. Place focus beads evenly along the string so that the closest one is about four
inches from the end you’re holding.
4. Hold the end of the cord up to the bridge or tip of your nose so that the cord
is straight. [Be sure your fingers do not block the vision from either eye.]
5. Look at the closest bead. You should see a single, clear bead as you are
looking directly at it. If the single bead looks like two beads, this indicates
you need work! If this occurs, move the bead closer or further away until you
see it as a single bead.
6. As you look at the near bead you should see two strings as though one was
coming from each eye. If your fixation of the bead is accurate, the two strings
should appear to meet exactly at the bead forming an X.
7. Shift focus from bead to bead.

Suggestions:
• Try to be aware of other objects in your field of view as you practice.
• You may need to begin with one bead at a time to help understand the
concept. [Just slide the other beads to the other end]
• The near bead should be moved closer and closer as the task becomes easier.
Eventually the near bead should be only one inch from the bridge of your
nose.
• Slowly turn your head from side to side through an angle of about forty five
degrees maintaining your vision of the two strings at all times (If you turn
too far one string will disappear).
• Remember to align your eyes on the bead you are looking at so that you see
the string crossing exactly at the bead.
• If you are having a hard time forming an X, move the bead slightly closer or
further away. [Small adjustments are most easily done by adjusting the string
in your hand and where it’s held to the nose.]
• As you progress, increase the distance of the bead you’re focusing on and
speed at which you can switch between beads.
• Remember this is training. If it’s hard, you need to practice. If it’s not hard,
you’re not working hard enough.


Chris Sajnog’s Front Sight Focus String Directions

If you are focusing on

the yellow bead

This is what you

should see