How Lethal Our System Is
You can never put the gun consistently further in front of the target than you are comfortable with. The reason you were able to do it in the first shot was because there was no expectation. You just looked at the target and let the...
Focus on Specific Targets in Practice
You have to have a goal for your practice. That comes from an assessment of what happened last year. Let's say you went to a tournament, and you realized that of the 18 birds you missed, 11 of them were right-to-lefts. What does that tell you...
Finding Your Inconsistencies
Effective practice demands a higher level of engagement. You can't cram for skill-building in shotgun shooting; it's a gradual process that requires thoughtful and deliberate effort. A recent consultation with a master class shooter highlighted this point. Despite his high skill level, he struggled with...
Turning Negatives into Positives
It's a common human tendency to remember events more negatively than they actually were. This negativity bias affects our perception in various aspects of life, including clay shooting. Surely you’ve experienced a day when everything in your game feels as chaotic as a soccer game with...
How You Respond to Pressure
Every shooter experiences moments of failure and pressure. However, successful shooters differentiate themselves by how they react to these situations. A common response to pressure is to speed up – in movement, conversation, and actions. This rush often leads to increased tension, faster hand movements,...
Analyzing a Master Class Scorecard
A thorough examination of a master class shooter's scorecard can uncover significant insights. Despite a high level of expertise, areas for improvement are often evident, such as unforced errors and inconsistencies across different pairs of shots. A detailed analysis can highlight the critical importance of maintaining...
Skill Development and Repetition
In the journey of mastering clay shooting, the mantra is clear: repetition breeds skill. Just like railroad tracks, which become polished and smooth with frequent use, shooting skills are honed through consistent practice. It's not just about firing rounds; it's about deliberate, structured repetition. This is how...
Beyond Targets: Life Lessons from Shotgunning
Shotgunning is about more than just hitting targets; it’s a gateway to invaluable life lessons. For young athletes, especially those in college, shooting can teach honesty, discipline, and how to learn from failure. But here’s the catch: you get out of this game what you put...
What Our Experience Has Taught Us
In our travels shooting, coaching, and speaking about our passion, we’re still amazed at the perceptions that each shooter brings to what they do when they shoot a shotgun. We’ve spent most of the last few decades confused, constantly searching for a deeper understanding of how...
Creating Concepts
When will you be willing to fully embrace the concept of breakpoint and being early? It is a choice. When will you be willing to fully embrace the concept of subconscious lead and stop looking at the barrel? There’s a choice. When will you be willing to...