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 Techniques & Tips | Basic Position - Side View
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Basic Position - VARIATIONS
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This variation, which is becoming less common, features the legs placed close together and the pelvis held almost vertical. It's true that this distributes the weight evenly 50:50 on each foot, but this requires the spine to be enormously bowed in the lumbar region. The rifle also begins to sway up and down. Rifle and body centre of gravity is higher.
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This variation, which is becoming less common, features the legs placed close together and the pelvis held almost vertical. It's true that this distributes the weight evenly 50:50 on each foot, but this requires the spine to be enormously bowed in the lumbar region. The rifle also begins to sway up and down. Rifle and body centre of gravity is higher.
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Women prefer a powerful forward thrust of the hips. The left leg is pushed out, the upper body experiences more twist. Sensible for flexible people with relatively light weight, because the centres of gravity of the rifle and the body are brought closer together, so co-ordination is easier. However the demand on the lumbar spine is significant.
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The standing position permits many variations. We compare typical leg- and hip positions, that each bring particular advantages and disadvantages. You should opt for the alternative which most nearly suits your own body shape. Whichever you choose should avoid excessive tension anywhere in the back, and should enable you to support the rifle without the use of strength.
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The choice of position for the support hand and the angle of the left forearm are some of the details that are often called into question. As usual, unfortunately there is no ideal solution. Only pros and cons, which are yours to weigh up. Anyone with relatively few opportunities to train should adopt more simple holding methods, that are easier on muscles and skeleton.
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The position of Torsten Krebs once again, which stands out because of the low location of the rifle. Prerequisites of this position are the very tilted head and the support hand position, where the rifle sits between thumb and forefinger.
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It's easier to use the fist as support. The rifle lies higher, the head position is noticeably more comfortable. In order to get the right height, in this case the hips are pushed forwards and the buttplate dropped. This variation is worth recommending without reservation.
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Lighter and flexible shooters lean back further, in order to carry the rifle effortlessly. This again puts stress on the head position, the neck must now be twisted further. Better contact for the elbow is a major advantage of this position.
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Text & Photographs: Heinz Reinkemeier, Dipl. Psych.,Ex-Rifle National Co-Coach und Area Coach in Westfalen. Author of many technical literatur, newspaper articles and videos. Leader of coach courses since 1984.
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More tips and informations around the >Rifle Shooting Technique< you will find in the book >Ways of the rifle<. Now available.
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