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Safety
Sporting clay shooting involves shooting live rounds from a gun, so safety is a top consideration. Always wear hearing and eye protection when shooting sporting clay. Properly maintain your gun to keep it in top condition. Make sure that your gun is free of rounds at the end of your session. Be aware of where your muzzle is pointed and never rest it over your shoulder where it may point at a person without your knowledge.
Gun Mount and Swing
When shooting sporting clays, stand straight and raise the gun to your eyes, rather than bending your head to your gun. Use both hands equally, swinging the gun up straight as if a steel rod were connecting them. This movement, called mounting, should be completed in the same way each time you shoot. The gun should be mounted to the face and not the shoulder. Practice your swing and mount movement every day until it is second nature.
Focal Point
When you shoot sporting clays, the key is to point rather than aim. Aiming takes a lot of time and will result in late shots. Point the gun slightly ahead of the target. If you constantly shoot short of the target, double the distance ahead that you point the gun. Continue to double the lead until you reliably hit the target.
Position
Posture is important in sporting clay shooting. Stand erect and straight, with your feet positioned so that they form a line that points to the target. Hold your face still, so that you can raise the gun smoothly and shoot quickly. When you find yourself suddenly missing more often, try adjusting your posture.