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Sweating The Small Stuff
Our game is far from easy. There are so many little things that we have to remember and do consistently if we want to perform to our potential, and it’s easy to let a couple of...
Simplifying Your Mental Game
If I had to guess, I’d say that more shooters have asked me about the mental game than any other facet of our sport. It doesn’t matter if it’s someone trying to break through on...
Making Every Shot Count
I’m constantly reminding students that they should make every shot count – in competition, certainly, but also during training sessions. Let’s first define what I mean by...
This and That
Here is an assortment of small topics that have arisen during lessons over the past couple of years. Most can be answered quickly and don’t require an entire article, but they...
Be Your Own Coach
Do you find yourself shooting well during lessons with your coach or instructor, only to find yourself struggling afterwards, either in practice or competition? It’s fairly...
Why I Use Swing-Through
Ever since I’ve started shooting clay targets, I’ve shot swing-through – starting behind the target and pulling the trigger as or soon after you pass through it. I’ve never...
Setting Up and Mounting Your Gun
The gun mount is the way you get your shotgun’s barrels underneath your shooting eye as directly and efficiently as possible. It’s as simple as that. But if you look at me, or...
Questions and Answers
Here is an assortment of questions I’ve received through my website or social media. Though the questions came from individuals, the issues are universal – feel free to write...
Don’t Take The Easy Way Out
Not long ago, I had a conversation with a good friend whom I consider one of the best shooters in the country, but isn’t shooting to his potential. He’s frustrated, and I’ve been...