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Sam Green’s shooting basics

World champion shot Sam Green explains how to approach a clay target on a stand, how to work out how to shoot it, what to do with your feet, your body and your gun. It’s the complete package.For more about coaching with Sam Green, go to Facebook.com/samgreenshooting – and, if you are a member of […]

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31 August 2021

How to hit a tricky target through trees, with Sam Green

FITASC world champion shot Sam Green explains how to hit a tricky quartering-away target that’s flying through trees, and below the shooter’s feet. “There’s a

27 May 2021

How to get started on bouncing rabbits, with Sam Green

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e5_YpQb-7k Ellie is new to clayshooting. FITASC world champion Sam Green talks and walks her through the first stage of her shooting career, starting with

12 May 2021

How to shoot loopers, with Sam Green

That difficult target which goes up, around and – well, if you haven’t shot it by then you’re in trouble. Or are you? FITASC world

7 April 2021

How to shoot high crossers, with Sam Green

It’s the bird that gets you into a big swing. Top shot Sam Green explains how to shoot high crossers, whether they are pheasants or

3 February 2021

How to watch not listen to clay targets, with Sam Green

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SanXirGqSGQ Sam is instructing two shooters on a teal target. One of them needs to lower his hold point to see more of the target,

7 January 2021

Two ways of shooting rabbits, with Sam Green

World champion shot Sam Green shows two methods of rabbit shooting. When it’s a quartering target, keep the gun behind it and push through.

25 November 2020

How to find a bouncing bunny ‘hold point’, with Sam Green

It’s the shot at the sporting clay shot that’s bound to let you down – but it doesn’t have to, says Browning-sponsored world champion Sam

28 October 2020

Ben Husthwaite on the incoming chandelle clay pigeon – Smokin’ Targets

World champion shot Ben Husthwaite on how to plan the ‘incoming chandelle’. His technique for the incomer is almost the opposite of his technique for

7 August 2019

Ben Husthwaite on the going-away chandelle clay pigeon – Smokin’ Targets

Top shot Ben Husthwaite takes his Shotkam out after the ‘going-away chandelle’ on the clay ground. He reveals his techniques for shooting one of the

31 July 2019

Pro gun fit – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

Where do you put your gun stock on your shoulder? Top Shot Ben Husthwaite explains the mysteries of gun fit, how fitting the shotgun to

29 May 2019

How to prepare for shooting – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

Top clay shot Ben Husthwaite explains the pre-shot routine: what you need to do to get ready to go shooting. ▶ Smokin’ Targets is sponsored

8 May 2019

How to shoot on-report pairs – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

You get the first shot right, but you are already keyed up for the second, which you know is going to appear on report. Champion

18 July 2018

How to stand when shooting – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

Your shotgun won’t point in the right direction unless you get your footwork right. Champion shooter Ben Husthwaite explains the correct posture for shooting. ▶

4 July 2018

How clay pigeons behave in flight – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

Side on, front on, what the clay does should help you decide how to take the shot. Champion shooter Ben Husthwaite explains how to read

27 June 2018

How to shoot ‘lucky’ clay targets – rats and rabbits – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

It’s the stand that reduces champions to also-rans. However, the rat-in-a-pipe is not a ‘lucky’ target, says Ben Husthwaite. In the latest of his clay

30 May 2018

How to shoot quartering birds – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

In the latest of his clay pigeon shooting masterclass series, champion shot Ben Husthwaite talks a shooter, Dave, through the process of shooting quartering clay

23 May 2018

How to shoot teal – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

It is the target that catches the clay shooter unawares. It should be easy. Top clay shot Ben Husthwaite shows how to make it easier.

25 October 2017

How to shoot crossers – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

Right-to-left or left-to-right, what’s the best way to shoot a crossing clay pigeon target? Top shot Ben Husthwaite explains. This item is sponsored by Gamebore

11 October 2017

How to shoot loopers – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

We are with the bad boy of shooting, Ben Husthwaite who looks at how to take a looping bird. Ben breaks down the shot, the

13 September 2017

How to shoot driven birds – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

Top shot Ben Husthwaite shows how to shoot driven targets – useful for both calyshooters and gameshooters. This item is sponsored by Gamebore For more

23 August 2017

How to shoot rabbits – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite

Bouncing bunnies are among the most challenging sporting clay targets you can shoot. Just when you have a line on them, they bounce. Top shot

9 August 2017

Clays on the Brain: pre shot routine TIMING

Henry Hopking offers more useful clay shooting advice. This time it’s on getting the timing right – not of the shot but of your pre-shot

5 July 2016

Brain Training for Clayshooters

Henry Hopking and Ed Solomons make a great team. Ed is a champion shot – and Henry is his brain trainer. Find out how braintraining

12 January 2016

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