Crouch & Pounce: Land Hunting Training (Apprentice Training)

[TanghuluCat]

☾ Brokenstream | 23 MOONS | HE/HIM ☽
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Brokenstream purred in amusement at Aspenpaw’s excited questions. ”Don’t worry, I’ll make it quick.” He assured the apprentice, giving a friendly nod to the other apprentices assigned to him. ”Alright Yellow Team! Pay close attention now- sometimes land prey can be more slippery than fish, so silence is the key.”

With that, the Lionheart dropped into a crouch, making sure his tail was lifted slightly off the ground so it didn’t disturb any debris. ”You need to be very aware of anything on the ground, as one twig or leaf can alert your prey and scare them away.” He explained, stepping on a twig to show them how loud it can be. ”You also want to make sure the wind isn’t blowing your scent towards your prey. Then they’ll be too alert.” He tilted his head, as if thinking what else to teach them. ”Ah, yes! Pouncing!”

The bengal began to stalk forward toward a small rock on the ground a few fox-lengths away. After a moment of sitting still in silence, he slightly wiggled his hind-quarters and shot forward, landing squarely on the rock with his front paws. ”Remember everyone, patience is key.” He meowed, kicking the rock back into place. ”I want everyone to give it a try before you get going.”

The tom stood up, surveying the apprentices appreciatively. ”If you need another demonstration, come see me and I can fix your posture. If not- let’s get pouncing so you can get hunting! Feel free to hunt in pairs, but don’t talk too much and disturb the prey.” He warned, taking a seat to see if anyone needed extra help before they began to hunt.

( YELLOW TEAM - @burntToast | @Yoshdo | @Blaaze | @Omari | I apologize for the delay everyone !!! I had unexpected guests visiting )

[Yoshdo]

For a moment Rainingpaw was confused, because the fur of most land animals was much less slippery than that of say a fish. She then realized that wasn't what Brokenstream meant. She pawed a small rock over to herself, then took a few steps back. She then slowly crept closer, crouched low her tail just above the ground. She then leapt paws landing square on the rock, hissing softly as it poked at he pads. She then stood up and looked for another apprentice to hunt with.

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