Editing Shooting (section)

===Prone===
[[File:2020-01-08 IBU World Cup Biathlon Oberhof IMG 2590 by Stepro.jpg|thumb|Athletes fires from the prone position at a Biathlon competition]]
* The steadiest and by far the easiest to master. Done correctly. it can be as steady as shooting from a bench rest.<ref name="petersenshunting.com"/>
* Probably the least used in the field because, all too often, vegetation gets in the way and obscures the view.<ref name="petersenshunting.com"/>
* Variations:<ref name="petersenshunting.com"/>
** classic – with the body at an angle (left for right-handed people, right for left-handed)
** modern – with the body more directly behind the rifle with the shooter's strong side leg slightly bent.
* Test for correct body position: wrap your arm into the hasty sling and drop down into prone, sighting at the target. Close your eyes. When you open them you should still be aiming at the target. If you are not, then your position is off. Also, if the shooter's sight picture returns after the firm kicks to each muzzle, then body alignment is good. If not, adjustment is needed.<ref name="petersenshunting.com"/>
* Usual advice is to use a sling for this position<ref name="welikeshooting.com">{{Cite web|last=Krieger|first=Aaron|date=October 2, 2012|title=Four Basic Shooting Positions|url=https://welikeshooting.com/tips-how-to/four-basic-shooting-positions/|access-date=2021-05-26|website=welikeshooting.com}}</ref>
* Aided prone position – prone with pack or bipod