You should practice both ways , and be prepared to shoot either way , whatever the situation calls for . If a deers coming in fast , and there is no time to stand , and he comes in 5 yards in front of you . You should be abel to shoot it , if you've put your practice time in , and know where that arrow is going on that shot . Same way with standing shots from a stand , practice from your tree stand and know where your arrow goes . Deciding when and when not to stand comes with years of experiance .