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How to ace that clay day

Every year, millions of pounds are raised for good causes at clay shoots run all over the UK. I can’t help but think it is a missed opportunity that the shooting world doesn’t make more noise about this significant contribution. Even though they are fundraising exercises first and foremost, many of us still want to give our best. Yet, for some, getting over the fear and trepidation generated by such public performances, with scorers keeping count, is the first important hurdle.

If you fall into this bracket, you must reframe the problem. First, many of these shoots are simulated game-style flushes shot over a team of three or four,

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