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Shotgun Shooting Stance

list bullet The shotgun shooting position or stance resembles that of a boxer in the ring–feet spread apart, well balanced, arms and trunk free to swing to the right and the left of the target. This position must be comfortable and natural to allow quick movement in any direction.

list bullet When shooting, the body weight shifts to the leading leg (left leg if you shoot right-handed, right leg if you shoot left-handed).

list bullet  The leading hand holds the shotgun fore-end and points naturally to the target area.You don't aim the shotgun, you point it at your target.