KING RAT SLINGSHOTS BY BARNETT

1. Stance

Stand at a right angle to the target with feet spaced comfortably apart and equally weighted.

Diagram 1: Person standing sideways to the target, feet apart, holding the slingshot horizontally.

2. Loading

A. Place one pellet centered in the pouch and press down with index finger. B. Move thumb and middle finger to either side of the pouch. C. Keeping the pellet centered, move index finger to the side of the pouch, resting on the first and second joints above the middle finger.

Diagrams 2A, 2B, 2C: Close-up views of fingers holding the slingshot pouch and pellet.

3. Gripping

A. Keep a consistent, relaxed wrist position for every shot. B. Twist wrist slightly so the center of the slingshot lines up with your arm. C. Do not bend wrist to avoid extra strain on power bands and potential misses.

4. Drawing

A. Extend your arm toward the target with the slingshot angled horizontally away from your body. B. Pull the pouch back smoothly while inhaling. C. Practice this motion several times to develop a rhythm.

5. Anchoring

Anchor your drawing hand with your thumb joint and fingers sunk into the hollow of your cheek.

6. Aiming

Aim with the top prong of the slingshot on the target. Use the anchoring method to hold this position.

Diagrams 5 & 6: Illustrate anchoring the drawing hand to the cheek and aiming the slingshot.

7. Releasing

Let the pouch slip from your finger and thumb in a smooth motion without jerking.

8. Follow Through

Hold your position with your sling hand still in place to complete the follow-through.

Diagrams 7 & 8: Show the release of the pouch and the follow-through position.

Remember

Never aim your slingshot at a person.