Lady's Wood Shooting School - The Clay Tour 2021

This video details the process of transitioning from one-eyed to two-eyed shooting in clay pigeon disciplines. The instructor guides a shooter through practicing with both eyes open, emphasizing the importance of visual information and consistent gun mount. While initial adjustments may feel foreign, the goal is to improve overall control and target engagement, with the understanding that some specific target presentations might still benefit from a squinted eye.

This comprehensive guide breaks down the fundamentals of sporting clays for beginners, covering essential safety protocols, target analysis, shotgun fit, choke selection, and mental preparation. Expert instruction from Desirae Edmunds and Zach Kienbaum provides clear, actionable advice for new shooters looking to feel comfortable and confident on the course.

This video from TGS Outdoors features Ed Solomons discussing various shooting methods for clay pigeons. Solomons emphasizes that there's no single 'correct' method, but rather the importance of understanding basic setup principles and adapting techniques like swing through, maintain lead, and pull away to suit different target presentations and personal styles. He highlights how target angle influences hold points and movement, and stresses the need for repeatable, controlled shots over simply breaking targets.

This guide details a clay pigeon shooting technique for rabbit targets, emphasizing tracking and achieving a clear break. Instruction is provided by Don Brunt, identified as an expert through his professional attire and confident handling of equipment. The focus is on understanding shot motivation and achieving visible impact on the target.

This video features Gil Ash, a renowned shotgun instructor with over 35 years of experience, discussing advanced techniques for sporting clays. He emphasizes a neuroscience-based approach, focusing on how the brain processes visual information and anticipates target movement. Key takeaways include the importance of 'matching speed,' 'gluing your nose to the target,' and specific drills like the 'three cup drill' to train the subconscious mind for accurate shooting.

This guide, presented by expert shotgun instructor Gil Ash of OSP Shooting School, details the technique for successfully shooting springing teal targets. It emphasizes understanding the target's trajectory and speed, using a 'covering the target' mounting technique, and breaking the target on its upward flight before it reaches its peak for greater consistency.

This guide details the operation of a classic American side-by-side shotgun, focusing on safe loading, firing at clay targets, and post-shot procedures. It emphasizes proper firearm handling and technique, as demonstrated by a high-authority instructor. The video showcases proficient clay shooting and safe gun manipulation on an outdoor range.

This video demonstrates advanced techniques for driven pheasant shooting, emphasizing the 'big swing' required for high-flying birds. Expert Jonny Carter showcases proper lead, follow-through, and rapid target transitions in a traditional UK game shooting environment. The footage highlights the precision and skill needed for successful wing shooting at distance.

This guide details techniques for indoor clay pigeon shooting, as demonstrated by a professional shooting sports content creator at the MSZU facility. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, fluid shotgun mounting, and accurate target lead/follow-through for breaking clay targets. The unique indoor environment of MSZU, featuring specialized acoustic walls and clay trap systems, is highlighted.

This video demonstrates advanced one-handed shooting techniques with an over-under shotgun, as showcased by Jonny Carter at Downlands. The expert-level instruction highlights maintaining balance and control during recoil, fluid reloading of a break-action firearm, and successful engagement of aerial targets. It emphasizes high dexterity and familiarity with the shotgun platform.