The Clay Lab

09/10/2026

What does “look at the bird” really mean?
On the latest Matson Shooting Academy Podcast, Host Cody Matson and guest Dominic Grossi go beyond the usual advice to explore visual discipline, barrel awareness, hand-eye coordination, and intentional shot planning. Dominic explains why the target should remain your primary focus while the gun stays present in your peripheral awareness—and how overthinking lead, speed, and distance can get in the way of consistent shooting.

They also discuss modern coaching, eye dominance, improving coordination, and why following the process matters more than chasing perfection.

Whether you’re a competitive shooter, coach, or simply looking to improve your sporting clays game, this conversation is packed with practical insights.

Listen Here: https://youtu.be/rbSlPx8Bs7o?si=23xpklwWRes36ZYo

Listen to the full episode and share it with a fellow shooter!

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The advice about “look at the bird” is only the beginning—and if yo...

09/10/2026

Join Dr. Ralph Brookshire of Thrive IV Solutions at the following shoots for some licensed IV therapy. Whether its because your getting your shooting on in the TX heat like an athlete or you've partied too hard and have a whole day of shooting to do, some IV Therapy could get you back shooting your best game. Check us out on Vendor Row and happy shooting everyone!

Diamond Classic: 17, 19 & 20 SEP 2026
&
2026 National Championships
-Vendor Row Site 212

Greater Houston Sports Club National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA)

09/07/2026

The ingural World Super Sporting Championships & Northbrook Cup FITASC was a great event put on my Northbrook Sports Club . I had the pleasure to shoot with Dominic Grossi (FITASC HOA and 3rd Place World Super) and Jacob Judson ( World Junior Champion & M2). Congratulations to Gebben Miles on his 2nd World title, Karen Miles Lady CH and all the other winners this weekend. All together a great event i look forward to growing in the coming years.

Got some awesome filming done with Kiersten Sales and Timothy Turner this weekend as well so look out for more new videos

Do wish the NSCA and CPSA would offset the World English and World Super each year so we all have a reason to go to the UK each year but we will see. Shot well but couldn't hold entire rounds together but was more than happy to pay the tuition for the experience. Great targets all around but especially enjoyed FITASC for a 169/200 (16/21/24/18/24/20/25/21). Running a Parcours at major events is becoming more and more achievable with the experience.

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09/03/2026

Crossing targets can be shot successfully in more than one way, and understanding different methods gives you more options when a course gets challenging. In this Clay Lab video, BERETTA-sponsored shooter Jared Greenwood demonstrates three approaches to crossers: Swing-Through, Pull-Away, and a hybrid method that combines elements of sustained lead and pull-away. Jared explains how inserting the gun at roughly 70 to 80 percent of the required lead can create a shorter, smoother final movement to the shot. Whether you are developing your fundamentals or trying to become more adaptable in competition, this lesson gives you practical techniques to test during practice. Watch the full video and see which method fits your shooting style best on your next practice session.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/WOU5kTPhCDI

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Crossing targets are one of the most common presentations in sporti...

08/27/2026

Robin Sheehan joins Dawn Grant on the Clay Mastermind: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight Podcast for a conversation on Sporting Clays, women in shooting sports, target setting, hunting, instruction, and the mental game. Robin shares her journey from U.S. Shooting Team rifle competitor to Sporting Clays shooter, instructor, SCTP coach, and founder of Annie Oakley Shooters of Northern Illinois. Dawn and Robin discuss women’s clinics, confidence, coaching communication, unsolicited advice, eye dominance, barrel awareness, target setting, and the importance of creating welcoming spaces where women can learn, compete, and grow in clay target sports.

Listen Here: https://youtu.be/t8-lNUzdGi8?si=gaKnUpa5_fFc8v4A

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08/26/2026

Come join us for The Clay Lab Wedding Shoot 19 Feb 2027 at Rose Hill Sporting Clays in North Carolina. We are celebrating with the shooting community our wedding taking place 20 Feb 2027 at Rose Hill but I cant invite and pay for everyone so this is our way of sharing it with anyone. Great people, back-to-class money, trophies, and drawings!

Targets Set by Cody Matson of Matson Shooting Academy

Events being offered:
Down south customs Main Event - 100 Targets
Fiocchi USA Super Sporting - 50 Targets
FABARM USA 5-Stand "Hip-Shoot" - 50 Taragets (Non-NSCA Registered Targets)

You read that correct, 5-Stand Hip-Shoot where participants will all utilize FABARM L4S Sportings (provided) to shoot from the Hip! Cody will make sure most of these targets are technically possible to hit. This will be conducted safely and DON'T practice at your local clubs without their permission!

Registeration is open on Score Chaser! https://app.scorechaser.com/tournament-OCJ0YFJRDE0WJb

Thank you to Ray Page and all the sponsors for putting this together. I hope to see you all there!

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08/25/2026

What separates a national champion from the rest of the field? On the Matson Shooting Academy Podcast, hosted by Cody Matson and brought to you by The Clay Lab Network, 2014 National Champion Pat Lieske explains the systems behind consistent improvement. He breaks down how shooters can use detailed logbooks, focused practice, visualization, target analysis, and a dependable pre-shot routine to turn mistakes into measurable progress. Pat also shares his journey from s***t shooting and public accounting to coaching, range ownership, and the growth of Michigan Shooting Centers. This conversation is practical, direct, and built for shooters who want better scores through smarter preparation. Listen now and learn how a champion approaches every target, every miss, and every practice session.

Listen Here: https://youtu.be/UK2UvrkhLUU?si=aqb20GaQxVwryb87

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On this episode of the Matson Shooting Academy Podcast, hosted by C...

08/24/2026

Another epic video by .outdoors on the 2026 Greenwood Invitational. A must watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ZQwEvz8H9Oo?is=JngEJWZsMTMQnm3Y

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08/23/2026

TGS Outdoors kills it again with the new video on the 2026 Greenwood Invitational. Watch it here now and enjoy! Next year's Invitational is Open to everyone regardless of having a greenwood stock or not. Registration is open and more importantly be sure to get your room for an on-site stay at Flint Oak!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/ZQwEvz8H9Oo?is=RHnOMVebXnwsYGC3

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Everyone told me I had to visit the Greenwood Invitational... and a...