core skills - Prone position: Leg position
The left leg of the shooter should extend straight out in line with the body. The foot can point to the left or right, or it can be vertical and resting on the toes. The leg should be relaxed and have no muscle tension.
The right leg position can vary depending on the shooter’s preference; it can be extended straight or bent at the knee with the knee drawn up towards the torso. If the leg is straight is should be angled to the right with the foot pointing outwards, away from the body. The angle provides lateral stability to the position and can prevent the shooter from rolling to the left or right.
More common is for the right leg to be bent at the knee with the knee drawn up towards the torso. The position of the knee and degree of bend is different for each person, but if raised too high the position can become uncomfortable after a short period of time.
Practice Exercise for the Prone Position
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The Information and images in these sections are taken directly from the early chapters in Smallbore Rifle Shooting: A Practical Guide (with permission from the author)
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Other information in this section:
- Breathing
- Aiming (sight picture)
- Trigger control
- The Prone position
- The angle of the body away from the line of fire
- Leg positions
- Upper body position
- Developing a prone shooting position – step by step
- Common issues experienced with the Prone Position
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