Positions

The positions used in the match shall be stated in the program under conditions of the match and must be in accord with the definitions of positions prescribed in this section.

All reference to 'the ground' in the following position rules are to be construed as the surface of the firing point, floor, or shooting mats.

No portion of the competitor's body may contact the ground ahead of the firing line (see also Rule 6.1), although those portions of the competitor's body or rifle which do not contact the ground may extend ahead of the firing line.

The use of any supporting surface except the ground and not specifically authorized in these rules is prohibited.

The digging or use of holes for the elbows, arms, legs, or heels is prohibited.

The use of artificial support is prohibited except as authorized for a physically disabled competitor (see Rule 13.1).

Competitors may lie on the bare surface of the firing point or they may use a mat.

The body will be extended on the firing point with the head toward the target.

The BB gun will be supported by both hands and one shoulder only.

The cheek may be placed against the rifle stock in the sighting position.

The BB gun may be held by means of a sling.

The BB gun may not touch or rest against any other point or object.

Competitors' forearms must be clearly and visibly raised from the surface of the firing point.

Competitors' forward forearm may not form an angle less than 30 degrees from the horizontal (floor or mat), on which the elbows rest (measured through the axis of the forearm).

Left handed competitors reverse these descriptions.

Weight of the body supported on the buttocks and the feet or ankles, no other portion of the body touching the ground.

The BB gun will be supported by both hands and one shoulder only.

Elbows may rest on the legs at any point above the ankles.

The elbow is defined as 4 inches from the point of the arm when bent.

No portion of a competitor's foot may cross the firing line.

The competitor shall touch the ground with the right foot, the right knee and the left foot.

The BB gun shall be held in the same way as when shooting in the prone position, i.e., with both hands and the right shoulder.

The left elbow shall be supported on the left knee.

The point of the elbow may not be more than 10 cms (3.9 inches) from the point of the knee.

The BB gun may be held by means of the sling.

If the kneeling roll is placed under the instep of the right foot, the foot may not be turned at an angle of more than 45 degrees.

If the kneeling roll is not used, the foot may be positioned at any angle, to include placing the side of the foot and the lower leg in contact with the ground.

No portion of the upper leg or buttocks may touch the ground at any point.

Competitors may kneel completely on the ground cloth (Rule 3.10) or they may only have one or two of the three points of contact (toe, knee, foot) on the ground cloth.

Left handed competitors reverse these descriptions.

No portion of a competitor's foot may cross the firing line.

The competitor shall stand free with both feet completely on the ground.

The BB gun shall be held with both hands and the shoulder, or the upper half of the upper arm closest to the shoulder, the cheek and the part of the chest next to the shoulder.

The upper left arm and elbow may be supported on the chest or on the hip.

The sling cannot be used.

Left handed competitors reverse these descriptions.