Thread: Standing shooting technique

I was having a read of this article. And it got me thinking about offhand technique.

I'm assuming when you take a standing shot there isn't enough time for a better position.
Are you leaning forward in a shotgun style stance, or leaning back in a target position?
Is it better to take just a little more time to check/steady your position?
Do you wait for the crosshairs to settle on the target, or drive them through the target?
Is a hasty sling worth while or too much of hindrance?
Do you have any pointers for these types of shot?