K N E E L I N G P O S I T I O N . — T h e k n e e l i n gposition (fig. 11-27) is a natural position that can beassumed quickly. It is suitable for use on level ground oron ground that slopes upward.S I T T I N G P O S I T I O N . — T h e r e a r e t h r e evariations of the sitting position:1. Open leg2. Cross leg3. Cross ankleThe position used depends entirely on the shooter.The open-leg position (fig. 11-28) is especially suitedfor use on ground that slopes downward. The other twoalternate sitting positions are the cross-leg position (fig.11-29) and the cross-ankle position (fig. 11-30).Trigger ControlThe most important single factor in marksmanshipis trigger control. Everything about your position andaim may be perfect; but if you do not squeeze the triggerproperly, your shot will not go where you aimed it.The key to trigger control is that the trigger must besqueezed smoothly, gradually, and evenly straight to therear. Any sideward pressure, however slight, applied tothe trigger during its rearward movement will likelyresult in a wide shot. Similarly, upward or downwardpressure on the trigger will result in high or low shots.Trigger control can be done as shown in the chart on thefollowing page:When you fire from the standing position,coordinating the trigger squeeze and proper aim iscritical. You must start and continue the squeeze onlywhen the front sight is momentarily at rest or is slowlymoving in the smallest area of the bull’s-eye.Inexperienced shooters usually tend to snap shoot inthis position; that is, they attempt to complete the triggeraction instantly as the front sight moves across theaiming point. This invariably results in jerking the rifleand producing a wild shot.11-19Student Notes:Figure 11-28.—Open-leg position.Figure 11-29.—Cross-leg position.Figure 11-30.—Cross-ankle position.
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