shooting stance
Marksman's body position
A shooting stance is the position of the body when firing a gun, bow, or other projectile weapon.
Different stances distribute weight and manage recoil differently: the Weaver stance angles the body while the isosceles stance faces the target squarely.
He dropped into a shooting stance when he heard the noise.
Proper stance affects accuracy and control.
- postureBody position, alignment
- aimPurpose or direction
- gripSecure manual hold
- trigger controlSmooth pressure on firearm
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
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