Leaning In "Is it OK to lean against the stand when shooting? I like to lean against the stand, and for some targets, it helps me stabilize my body." There are three basic reasons why leaning on the stand is a bad idea. First, it negatively affects your balance. One of the key principles of good movement is maintaining one’s balance throughout a shot pair. Secondly, when you lean against the stand, you are essentially limiting your body’s ability to move above your body’s point of contact with the stand. Whether the target is moving horizontally or vertically, your body … [Read more...]