The Clay Lab

06/11/2026

Missing the second target in report pairs? The problem may not be your shot—it may be your transition.

In this latest video from The Clay Lab, Kaitlyn Koenig breaks down one of the most important skills in sporting clays: transitioning between targets. Using a crossing rabbit and report pair presentation, Kaitlyn explains why shooters need to fully complete the first shot, move their eyes to the second target immediately, and remember the phrase "go fast to go slow."

This simple concept can help shooters create more time, see targets better, and improve consistency on the course. Whether you're new to sporting clays or competing in NSCA events, this lesson provides practical techniques you can apply immediately.

Watch the full video and let us know your favorite transition drills in the comments.

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06/11/2026

Missing the second target in report pairs? The problem may not be your shot—it may be your transition.

In this latest video from The Clay Lab, Kaitlyn Koenig breaks down one of the most important skills in sporting clays: transitioning between targets. Using a crossing rabbit and report pair presentation, Kaitlyn explains why shooters need to fully complete the first shot, move their eyes to the second target immediately, and remember the phrase "go fast to go slow."

This simple concept can help shooters create more time, see targets better, and improve consistency on the course. Whether you're new to sporting clays or competing in NSCA events, this lesson provides practical techniques you can apply immediately.

Watch the full video and let us know your favorite transition drills in the comments.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/9SARaId_Ii8

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06/10/2026

Packing for the next shoot and bringing along the RE Ranger R.I.A.C.T AI Hypershots. Shot them during the 2026 SE Regional FITASC event and they nailed the design. The lenses lock in precisely as designed and switching to a one piece lens shield may be in my future. Off to the Invitational. "CLAYLAB" promo code for 10% OFF if you are looking to give them a try!

06/08/2026

Will Van Dusen joins Dawn Grant on the Clay Mastermind: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight Podcast for a conversation on Sporting Clays, college shooting, instruction, and the mental game behind performance. Will shares his journey through Texas 4-H, Texas A&M Trap and S***t, and collegiate national competition, along with valuable insight on confidence, focus, target awareness, staying present, and managing pressure. Dawn and Will also discuss the mental differences between trap, s***t, Sporting Clays, and FITASC, plus the importance of post-shot routines, overcoming fear of missing, and developing consistency through repetition and mental discipline.

Listen Here: https://youtu.be/WLPYQVOJIds

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06/08/2026

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06/04/2026

In this episode, Grace Callahan and Don Brunt take viewers through multiple stations at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch and break down the thought process behind their target analysis, shooting plans, and tournament preparation. As they shoot a variety of presentations, they discuss factors such as target speed, angle, distance, hold points, visual pick-up points, and the methods they use to approach each target.

Whether you're preparing for your next registered shoot or looking to improve your practice sessions, this video offers valuable insight into how experienced competitors evaluate targets and build a plan for success.

Watch now and see how Grace and Don prepare for competition on the sporting clays course.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/eZyB0hJUIHM

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06/01/2026

Tom Fiumarello joins Dawn Grant on the Clay Mastermind: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight Podcast for a deep conversation on Sporting Clays instruction, coaching, competition, and the mental game behind performance. Tom shares his journey from educator and coach to founder of Excel Shooting Sports, along with valuable insight on confidence, focus, score management, teaching methods, and why great instruction requires more than shooting ability alone. Dawn and Tom also discuss target setters, competition pressure, conscious focus, and how shooters can improve by learning to recognize progress instead of mentally defeating themselves after a round.

Listen Here: https://youtu.be/OKGu9tLchBA

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05/23/2026

Jereme “JP” Tayamen of The Clay Lab travels to Kansas to work with legendary custom stock maker Jim Greenwood of Greenwood Custom Stocks as he completes the transition to his new Caesar Guerini Invictus I M-SPEC. This video provides an inside look at the custom stock fitting process, why proper gun fit matters in sporting clays, and what goes into building a competition shotgun setup tailored to the shooter. Jereme also joins Jared Greenwood at Sportsman’s Training Center to test the new stock and discuss updates to the 2026 Greenwood Invitational, including expanded side event access and changes to the FITASC grounds. Watch now on The Clay Lab.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/QOqpNeQzKRg

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Jereme “JP” Tayamen of The Clay Lab heads to Kansas to take the nex...

05/21/2026

Australian Olympian and World Championship medalist Thomas Grice joins Dawn Grant on
the Clay Mastermind: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight Podcast for a conversation on
trap shooting, Sporting Clays, Olympic competition, and the mental game behind elite
performance. Thomas shares his journey from junior shooting in Australia to competing on
the world stage, along with valuable insight on focus, confidence, process-driven shooting,
pressure management, and trusting your training. Dawn and Thomas also discuss the differences between trap, Sporting Clays, and FITASC from a mental perspective and why mental discipline becomes critical at the highest levels of competition.

Listen Here: https://youtu.be/JZykoPveM1Y

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Thomas Grice joins Dawn Grant on Clay Mastermind: Mental Excellence and Industry Insights for a conversation focused on clay target shooting, Olympic trap, S...

05/08/2026

And we are back!
Five-time Olympian Michael Maskell joins Dawn Grant on the Clay Mastermind: Mental
Excellence and Industry Insight Podcast for a deep conversation on Sporting Clays, International S***t, Olympic competition, and the mental game behind elite performance. Michael shares lessons from decades of competing at the highest levels, including visualization, focus, target planning, pressure management, and why mental preparation separates good shooters from great ones. The episode also explores the evolution of
Sporting Clays, Master Class competition, coaching, physical fitness, and the role
confidence and subconscious programming play in performance. This is a valuable conversation for competitive shooters, instructors, and anyone serious about improving
their game.

Listen Here: https://youtu.be/rUzOggygfCU

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Michael Maskell brings decades of elite-level shooting experience, international competition, coaching knowledge, and mental discipline to this episode of Cl...