Taping a rifle

Just like anything else, rifles should be taped and ready BEFORE practice starts. To tape a rifle you're going to need a few things. You'll need some STRAPPING TAPE, WHITE ELECTRICAL TAPE, PHILIPS HEAD SCREW DRIVER, and some FOAM CUSHION.

1)Take off the bolt with the screw driver.

2)With the strapping tape, tape over any bruised up areas of your rifle and make sure to keep the tape flat and avoid air bubbles

3)Also tape around the center (the part under your bolt) to strengthen it from cracks

4)Use the cushioning to cover the tip and butt

5)Cover the tip and butt with electrical tape and make sure your cushion stuff is in place

6)Replace the bolt and screw it in tightly. Some people also choose to decorate their rifle with shiny tape etc. if you do so make sure it's done before you restore the bolt.

Basic Hands

Right flat, the rifle is at your waist. It must be flat, therefore the tip should be slightly lifted. Place your right hand at the neck (don't wrap your thumb!! Press it to the side of the rifle. This gives you more control) and your left hand over the tip. Unlike sabre, to initiate a spin, push with the left hand on the count before the start.

Tossing

Before tossing a rifle you should warm up, by doing some spins. ( if you are new to rifle, start out doing 10, then 25, then 50, then 100 spins. Gradually go up). When practicing your tosses, always remember to prep, unless its a single, then you dont always have to. Toss with right hand over the butt and left hand at the neck.

Catching

Always remember good technique when doing anything with a rifle. Due to their weight and awkwardness, it is extremely important that everything be done as instructed. When you catch a rifle make sure to place your right hand at the end of the tip and left under the neck.

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