TargetTalk

Hi

More out of interest than anything....what sort of angle do you stand at to the firing line, and where is your front foot? Is it on the mark for the centre of the target? To the left? To the right?

Well... There is a general handbook rule and there is real world.
The rule is simple and is all about straight parallel/perpendicular lines: heels on a line perpendicular to the target, slightly right (or left for the left hand shooters) of the center of the target, feet perpendicular to the heels line etc.
But people are born, not manufacured, and their bodies not only vary, but - as time passes - also develop their own issues/features, specific to this particular human.
The ideal stance of course has its undisputable pros, but also has at least one undisputable con: it is not the best for every body. In my opinion every shooter should try to be as close to the ideal as suitable for him, but no closer. If you take a good look at videos from ISSF world level events and Olympics, you'll see that there is really no strict rule, just general indications.

So few responses.

We are using a 90 degree stance...I am not sure it is the best...I am self trained.

I think that is the place to start, though.

Get the MEC book (https://oberleenterprises.com/product/m ... ines-book/). If you don't have a good coach handy, it is the best way to avoid developing bad habits that will hold you back for a LONG time.

DON'T just copy the stance of other good shooters. Your body is different, and they have trained for years. Search here for info on "Natural Point of Aim." YouTube has some videos, but the vast majority are for rifle or two-handed combat shooting. Here's one that's not too bad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkxXmX6nf78

The MEC book is good. If you can find or borrow a copy of Yuryev's "Competitive Shooting", I highly recommend it. The Soviets did a LOT of research on the subject.

Short form: Whatever brings the gun on target without stress is best.