April 2025

In this episode, Gebben, Karen and Joe teach us how to approach chandelle targets!

In this episode, Gebben, Karen and Joe teach us how to approach chandelle targets!

The demonstration emphasizes the critical importance of pre-shot planning, establishing clear break points, and maintaining smooth transitions when faced with challenging target pairs. Viewers will discover practical strategies for avoiding common mistakes, including how to properly position your eyes and gun barrel to effectively track and break both targets in sequence.

In this episode of Sport and Clays Academy, Joe dives into the often-overlooked concept of the post-shot routine—what he considers the third phase of his shooting process. Joe shares how this routine, inspired by a challenge from Wendell Cherry in early 2024, helps him improve focus and self-awareness between stations. He walks through how to evaluate each shot, recognize tension, and use these insights to adjust for the next pair. Joe explains a key mental strategy that every shooter can benefit from when refining their station approach.

In this episode Tim Miles shares with us on how a target setter thinks through setting a station. Tim shares some valuable information on how to assess what the target setter is doing and some ways to read targets more effectively. Around the 14:30 mark, Tim shares information that every shooter should know when approaching a station.