Kneeling and Standing Positions

A kneeling roll provides comfortable support. It must be round and not more than 8 inches long and 6 inches in diameter.

A kneeling roll can be made from a canvas or heavy cloth bag filled about 80% full of wood chips or birdseed.

Another method is to fold a regular size bath towel in thirds lengthwise, roll it, and wrap masking or strapping tape around the roll.

Right-handed shooters reach the kneeling position at a 45 degree angle to the target, to the right of the line of aim, dropping to the right knee.

The left foot should be extended as far forward as is comfortable.

The right leg is placed flat on the floor or ground. The shooter sits on the right foot which is flat on the ground, rotated inward.

The right elbow is free and not supported. The left knee supports the left elbow.

Right-handed shooters kneel at a 45 degree angle to the right of the line of aim.

If a kneeling roll is used, the right instep rests directly across the roll with the toes of the right foot touching the ground.

The left knee is bent so that the lower leg is in a vertical position. The left arm is well under the gun.

The left elbow rests naturally, ahead of or behind the flat spot on top of the left knee.

The left elbow should be supported on the left knee. The point of the elbow may not be more than 10 centimeters (4 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, 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, including placing the side of the foot and 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 mat or have only one or two of the three points of contact (toe, knee, foot) on the mat.

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

Competitors shall stand free with both feet completely on the ground. The sling cannot be used in the standing position.

Right-handed shooters stand facing about 90 degrees to the right of the line of fire.

Place your feet about shoulder width apart. Legs should be straight but knees are not in a locked position.

The left elbow should be directly under the gun.

The spine should be bent back over the hips with shoulders twisted toward the target.

The left hand should be spread along the forearm, supported by the fingers, with the thumb supporting the trigger guard.

Weight should be shifted to the left foot with body moving away from the target.