Like with many sports, the clay shooting sports has its fundamentals. By following and applying these fundamentals the shooter will break more targets as well as have a more enjoyable and comfortable shooting experience.
The 5 fundamentals of a successful clay shot:
1. Waist down foundation:
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Footing - "lead" foot points towards break point.
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Footing spread - shoulder width
2. Gun Mount:
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Up and in your shoulder
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Head straight and aligned with your gun - Cheek on the stock, foward.
3. Identifying and lining up:
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Break and hold points
4. Gun Movement:
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Eyes on target - Never the gun
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Establish lead and speed
5. Follow-though;
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After the shot maintain your gun speed and follow through
Note - "Lead" Foot:
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For right handed shooters it is your left foot
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For left handed shooters it is your right foot