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===Kneeling=== [[File:Spc. Sagen Maddalena and Mary Tucker at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games 50m rifle 3 position, July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (51348063567).jpg|thumb|Sagen Maddalena kneeling in the 50m rifle 3-position rifle event at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games]] * There were numerous variations of the position throughout history.<ref name="auto"/> * Best for times when shooter needs to shoot quickly, but it is a bit too far (or he is breathing a bit too hard) to risk a shot from the standing position.<ref name="petersenshunting.com"/> * Considerably steadier than standing position. * For most people it is not nearly as steady as sitting but it is much faster to get in and out of.<ref name="petersenshunting.com"/> ** For some people this position can be almost as steady as the prone position.<ref name="welikeshooting.com"/> * Strong-side knee is on the ground, weak-side knee and foot are pointing at the target while weak-side knee is supporting the elbow (It is important that the bony tip of the elbow not be planted on top of the knee cap β bone-on-bone contact allows for too much movement or it can slip.) * Variations:<ref name="petersenshunting.com"/> ** sitting on strong-side foot ** with strong-side foot flat ** sitting on the strong-side foot's heel with the toes grounded * Usual advice is to use a sling for this position.<ref name="welikeshooting.com"/> *Aided kneeling position β kneeling with crossed sticks or tripod
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