The July issue of Clay Target Nation is full of shooting advice and event coverage. In our Training Tips section, John Shima challenges you to confront your negativity, while sporting clays champion Anthony Matarese has some advice on picking up those last few targets that you've been struggling with. We've also got profiles on Cross Creek Clays and on shooter Victoria Ferchaw. In the features, Todd Bender has some tips on taking advantage of professional coaching, while Marty Fischer walks sporting clays shooters through how to develop their game through a systematic process one step at … [Read more...]
Lori Desatoff Fund Is Inaugural Founding Endowment
The recently created NSSA-NSCA Endowment Committee is pleased to announce the establishment of its first Founding Endowment, the Lori Desatoff Endowment. Named in honor of the late Lori Higgins Desatoff, one of the most accomplished and influential Lady skeet shooters in NSSA’s history, the endowment was established by Lori’s family as a permanently restricted fund, with spendable proceeds used to benefit youth shooting and recognition of women in the sport. As a Founding Endowment, the fund will be initiated with a pledge of at least $100,000. The Lori Desatoff Endowment will be … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Sticky Guns
Sticky Guns My gun will occasionally get hung up on my shirt. Every so often, it causes me to miss a target in competition. What can I do? If you tend to stand upright or lean back a bit when you mount your shotgun, try a stance that’s a little more “nose-over-toes.” You want 60% of your weight on the front foot with your nose out over your toes. If you are in the proper stance, the issue is likely your attire or your buttpad. A vest with a leather or imitation leather shoulder pad will often eliminate this issue. There are plenty of options for these types of … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Torquing
Torquing I notice that I tend to twist my gun when I mount so that the bottom barrel is slightly to the right of my top barrel. Is that a bad thing? If so, what causes it and how can I fix it? Twisting of your shotgun, or “torquing,” is usually caused by either your mount mechanics or a gun fit issue. How significantly it affects your point of impact depends on how severe the torquing is. Let’s assume that you are mounting the gun properly and the issue is gun-fit related. Over the years, with a bit of trial and error, I’ve narrowed this problem down to one or more … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Measuring Crossers
Measuring Crossers I keep fighting the temptation to look in front of a slow-moving crosser rather than looking at the target. Most times, I check the lead and miss. What can I do to reprogram my mind? There are a couple of possible answers. You might simply need more practice to develop the confidence required to maintain focus and visual follow-through on crossing targets. It could also be that the technique you are using (sustained lead) is not the best fit for you on this particular presentation. While there is nothing wrong with sustained lead as a technique (I … [Read more...]
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