TAKING A STANCE
Your feet should be at a 45 degree angle to each other and less than shoulder width apart. This will allow you to pivot quickly, especially if a bird comes from an unexpected angle, and will allow you to move quickly and seamlessly as you aim for high pheasants. About 70% of your weight should be on your front foot, 30% on your back foot, and that should remain the case even if you are going for high birds – instead of rocking back onto your rear foot, push your hips forward to remain balanced on your front foot. The most common error is to have a wide stance, as if you were a boxer, because this severely limits movement, especially as the bird passes overhead.