Blind Stage
A stage where targets and shooting positions stay concealed until the clock starts, forcing shooters to read the problem and adapt on the fly.
A blind stage is one where the targets and shooting positions stay concealed until the clock starts, so competitors cannot plan their attack in advance. The moment the stage begins, the shooter has to absorb the layout, choose positions, and build a sequence under pressure. This favors experience and composure, since there is no time to rehearse a clean plan.
Because the clock is running from the first second, par time discipline matters, and a shot timer usually governs how long the shooter has to find and engage everything. Strong positional shooting is essential, because a competitor may have to commit to an awkward barricade position before fully reading the problem.