The Ed Solomons Breakdown! (World FITASC champion 2014)

This guide synthesizes expert instruction from Ed Solomons on fundamental clay shooting techniques. It covers establishing a stable and balanced stance, the importance of setting feet for the kill point, and a refined pre-shot routine involving hold points and target acquisition. The instruction also touches on basic gun fit considerations for beginners and the strategic approach to reading paired targets.

This guide details clay shooting techniques observed at Ashcombe Shooting Ground, featuring instruction from Jonny Carter and Don Brunt. It covers warm-up targets, specific clay presentations like driven, midi, battue, and rabbit targets, and emphasizes the use of equipment like the Beretta 694 shotgun, Hull Sovereign cartridges, and ShotKam for analysis. The instruction highlights FITASC rules and body positioning for optimal performance on challenging terrain.

This guide details essential clay target shooting techniques as explained by experienced instructors. It covers the 'swing through' for rabbits and driven targets, 'pull away' for standard crossers, and 'maintained lead' for fast, distant targets. The instruction emphasizes understanding target physics and applying specific methods for optimal results, drawing on expertise from competitive clay shooting.

This guide details three distinct methods for leading a moving target when shotgun shooting, as explained by elite coach Ed Solomons. It covers the 'Pull Away,' 'Maintained Lead,' and an experimental 'Reverse Swing' technique, emphasizing the scientific factors of angle, speed, and distance in lead calculation and the subjective nature of perceived lead. The instruction highlights how gun speed significantly impacts lead perception.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of professional instructors at TGS Outdoors, details how to optimize choke selection for close-range targets in clay shooting. It emphasizes understanding target distance, comparing choke effectiveness (Cylinder vs. 3/8), and developing a personalized shooting strategy. The advice highlights the importance of comfort, control, and consistent technique over speed, supported by analysis using ShotKam technology.

This video demonstrates and discusses the 'collapsing lead' technique in clay pigeon shooting. The technique involves watching the target collapse into the barrel, requiring minimal gun movement and a quick trigger squeeze. While effective for certain target presentations, especially when time is limited, it's not universally applicable and requires practice to master. The instructors emphasize understanding when this technique is most beneficial versus traditional methods like swing-through or pull-away.

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.