Bubbee, I have learned that practical advice is ignored unless it is costly. You are exactly right, Shutter speed in extreme like Superman can stop a speeding bullet; coupled with high ISO ... the combo is invincible.

Inertia is another useful thing straight from the physics books. I have often recommended a Tennis Ball filled with plaster of Paris with a 1/4-20 screw extending and attached to the hole at the bottom of the camera. With sufficient length, the left hand can eagle claw the ball and the right hand can press the side of the camera... arms are held tight to the body.
https://www.instructables.com/iSteadii-20-Image-Stabilizing-Unit/

Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika photos. Many where taken while I was waiting for the weasel to return so they are pretty well cropped. I think these guys are adorable so I have a lot of shots.
There will be a part 2!
For those who don't know these guys live at high altitude, do not hibernate and collect enough food to last the winter in their dens under the snow. They are somewhat endangered as their numbers are decreasing. They are part of the rabbit family! If you are in the high country and see a large rock field and hear a high pitched squeak, it is most likely a pika!
P.S. I was really trying on these to get all the elements I learned in my class like creamy background, no shadows, leading lines, eye level and well, how much emotion does one get from a pika...just their cuteness!