The Clay Lab

Kiersten Sales Teaches How to Shoot Dropping Targets in Sporting Clays | Pro Shotgun Shooting Tips

9.2K views · 1w ago · 7:31

Guest: Pro Shotgun Shooting Tips

Dropping targets can be some of the most deceptive presentations in sporting clays, especially when terrain, target speed, and true-pair combinations force a shooter to make the shot while the target is falling. In this episode of The Clay Lab, nationally recognized competitive shooter and sporting clays coach Kiersten Sales breaks down how she approaches dropping targets and why every serious competitor needs to have this shot in their toolbox.

VR for Sporting Clays: Kade Wurster Teaches You About Focus & Better Practice at Home - MSA Podcast

2.2K views · 2w ago · 44:27

How can shooters practice more effectively, choose the right approach for each target, and build consistency under pressure? Host Cody Matson sits down with New Zealand sporting clays coach and competitor Kade Wurster for a practical conversation about the skills and decisions behind breaking more targets.Kade shares how his experience coaching in New Zealand and the United States has shaped his approach to the sport.

Low-Gun vs Pre-Mount Sporting Clays with Jasper Copelan | ShotKam Target Breakdown & Shooting Tips

7.2K views · 3w ago · 11:15

Guest: Jasper Copelan

How much should your shooting technique change when moving from a pre-mounted shotgun to a low-gun position? In this episode of The Clay Lab, Caesar Guerini Pro-Staff Shooter Jasper Copelan breaks down exactly how he approaches Sporting Clays targets using both Low-Gun and Pre-Mount techniques.

Connor Daniel Breaks Down Big Targets, Fast Transitions & Better Second Shots in Sporting Clays

7.8K views · 1mo ago · 10:57

In this episode of The Clay Lab, sporting clays instructor and accomplished competitive shooter Connor Daniel breaks down how to efficiently and consistently shoot big target presentations while making the correct visual transition to a second big, fast target. Big targets can look simple, but when a pair demands an aggressive transition between shots, success comes down to visual discipline, timing, and having a clear plan before calling for the targets.

See the Target Differently: Dominic Grossi on Vision, Timing & Better Results in Sporting Clays

3.8K views · 1mo ago · 56:59

The advice about “look at the bird” is only the beginning—and if you’re missing targets, you may be missing the real lesson. Dominic Grossi breaks down the visual discipline, timing, and intentionality that separate casual shooters from consistent competitors, and explains why the tiniest shift in how you see the target can change everything.

Shooting Sporting Clays Crossers with Jared Greenwood: Swing-Through, Pull-Away and a Hybrid Method

16K views · 1mo ago · 9:04

Guest: Jared Greenwood

Jared Greenwood, son of custom stock maker Jim Greenwood of Greenwood Custom Stocks in Augusta, Kansas, has spent years around competitive shooting and understands how small changes in gun movement, visual timing, and insertion point can completely change the way a target is approached. In this video, Jared demonstrates Swing-Through, Pull-Away, and a third combined method that blends characteristics of sustained lead and pull-away.

Robin Sheehan on Lady Shooters, Target Setting & Sporting Clays Target Confidence - Clay Mastermind

1.5K views · 2mo ago · 1:06:10

Guest: Clay Mastermind

Robin Sheehan joins Dawn Grant on Clay Mastermind: Mental Excellence and Industry Insights for a conversation on Sporting Clays, women in shooting sports, mental performance, target setting, instruction, hunting, and building a stronger community for female shooters. Robin is the founder of Annie Oakley Shooters of Northern Illinois, an NSCA Level I Instructor, SCTP coach, board member at Gallatin Sporting Clays, former U.S.

National Champion Mindset: Pat Lieske’s System for Smarter Practice and Better Sporting Clays Scores

2.6K views · 2mo ago · 47:51

Guest: National Champion Mindset

Pat breaks down how a shooter’s log can become the foundation of long-term improvement and why identifying one major weakness should guide most of a focused practice session. He explains his angle, speed, and distance method for reading targets, along with how to determine whether a miss came from the initial setup, poor execution, or an incorrect target read.

How to Practice Sporting Clays Better: Multiple Kill Points and Shooting Techniques w/ Cody Matson

18K views · 2mo ago · 9:28

Guest: Cody Matson

How do you turn one pair of sporting clays targets into an entire practice session? In this episode of The Clay Lab, Cody Matson of Matson Shooting Academy breaks down a deliberate approach to practice and competition warm-up for National Sporting Clays Association tournaments. Rather than simply calling for the same pair and trying to break it the same way over and over, Cody shows how changing your intended kill point can completely change the purpose of the drill.

Doctor Colo on the Critical Two Seconds That Transform Your Sporting Clays Shooting into Success

6K views · 2mo ago · 50:16

MSA Podcast Episode features Unlock the secret to effortless shooting mastery by tapping into your subconscious — discover how visual control and mental focus elevate your game beyond the physical. In this episode, renowned eye doctor Dr. Richard Colo joins shooting coach Cody Matson for a deep dive into the mental mechanics behind precision shooting.

From Beginner to Confident Shooter: Cody Jesse’s Coaching and Sporting Clays Course Design Secrets

1.1K views · 2mo ago · 47:56

Cody Jesse is a professional shooter, course designer, and passionate instructor known for turning novices into confident marksmen. With extensive experience redesigning top courses and mentoring shooters of all levels, Cody’s insights can reshape your approach—whether on the range or in coaching.Hit play now and discover the keys to unlocking your best shot yet!

Industry Feature: Down South Customs | Sporting Clay's Premier Firearm Engraving Company

2K views · 2mo ago · 3:30

Guest: Industry Feature

Known for exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, Down South Customs has earned a reputation for transforming firearms into one-of-a-kind works of art while maintaining the durability and performance shooters expect. Chad and his team specialize in custom engraving and Cerakote finishes for a wide variety of firearms, with extensive experience working on Beretta A400 shotguns, Blaser F3 competition shotguns, Glock pistols, and many other popular platforms.

New NSCA Chief Instructor: The Art of Coaching, Diagnostics, and Sporting Clays Growth - MSA Podcast

1.5K views · 3mo ago · 48:50

Unlock the secrets behind becoming a top-tier shooting instructor as Philip Puckorius—National Sporting Clays Association's new Chief Instructor—shares insights from his 30+ years of experience. Discover how continuous learning, effective teaching frameworks, and mastering the art of diagnostics can elevate your coaching game and help shooters reach their highest potential.

Shooting Shane's Sporting Clays with Grant Naylor | Celebrating America's 250th with Clay Targets

4.5K views · 3mo ago · 7:43

Guests: Grant Naylor, Clay Targets

Jereme “JP” Tayamen, host of The Clay Lab, heads to Summerfield, North Carolina, for a Fourth of July weekend of sporting clays at Shane’s Sporting Clays. With the United States celebrating its 250th birthday, there may not have been a much better way to spend Independence Day than breaking clay targets, competing with friends, and getting in one final tournament before heading overseas for the 2026 World FITASC Championships in Portugal.

Shooting a Side x Side Shotgun for the FIRST Time! | Fabarm Infinite RS at NSCA Northeast Regional

5.7K views · 3mo ago · 8:23

For this special event, JP set aside his competition gun—a Caesar Guerini Invictus I M-SPEC—and picked up the all-new Fabarm Infinite RS Side-by-Side for the very first time. The Infinite RS is a purpose-built competition shotgun designed specifically for sporting clays and side-by-side events.