What is FITASC? Ft. Ed Solomons

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 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 masterclass from the Hull Pro One Challenge 2025, led by instructor Josh Brown, focuses on advanced clay shooting techniques. Key takeaways include mastering target transitions, understanding hold and visual pickup points, and applying controlled aggression. The instruction emphasizes working the gun effectively and planning shots for complex pairs, offering practical advice for intermediate to advanced clay shooters.

This masterclass features World FITASC Champion Zach Kienbaum, offering expert insights into the mental game, visual discipline, and precise lead techniques for sporting clays. Kienbaum, with over 30 years of competitive experience, emphasizes the importance of 'hard focus' on targets, matching gun speed to target speed, and mastering challenging shots like rabbits. The guide also touches on equipment confidence, specifically highlighting the Beretta DT11.

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 video demonstrates effective clay target engagement with a Remington 870, showcasing proper mounting and target transition techniques. The presenter, identified as experienced, utilizes a customized 870 with Magpul furniture and Walker's electronic ear protection on an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights consistent accuracy in hitting clay pigeons.

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.