Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction

Part 1. The Fundamentals

Chapter 1. Introduction to the Fundamentals
Chapter 2. A Brief History and Other Disciplines
Chapter 3. Safety
Chapter 4. Eye Dominance
Chapter 5. Gun Fitting
Chapter 6. The Origins of Focus-Movement-Faith
Chapter 7. Focus
Chapter 8. Movement: Planning
Chapter 9. Movement: Ready Position
Chapter 10. Movement: Execution
Chapter 11. Faith

Part 2. The Path to Mastery

Chapter 12. Introduction to the Path to Mastery
Chapter 13. When Focus and Movement Converge
Chapter 14. The Diagnostic Tree: Putting It All Together
Chapter 15. Deceptive Targets
Chapter 16. Target Tactics
Chapter 17. The Mental Game and the OPTIMAL Process
Chapter 18. Practice
Chapter 19. Go Ahead, Ask Me!

Glossary
Endnotes
Sources
Index

About the Author

Don Currie is the chief instructor of the National Sporting Clays Association and one of the most recognized and sought-after coaches and gun fitters in North America. He delivers extraordinary instructional and hunting experiences to clay target competitors, recreational enthusiasts and discerning sportsmen. Currie writes for all the major shotgun magazines and has launched two highly successful instructional DVDs. Starting at an early age and throughout his military and business career, he has had a deep and unrelenting passion for competing in the shooting sports, coaching, and upland bird hunting, He has been shooting competitively since age 8, earning his way to NSCA Master Class status; upland bird hunting since age 14; and started coaching in the shooting sports as a 16-year-old apprentice. He lives in Lake Mary, Florida.
For more information, visit www.DonCurrie.com.

Reviews

Don Currie is an acknowledged top competitor and acclaimed coach and, with this book, shares his years of experience and vast knowledge of the subject with a wider audience.
*Chris Batha, Greater London Skeet Champion, world-renowned instructor and coach*

When I was learning how to shoot I devoured every source of information I could find on the topic. Don Currie's excellent book would have been a great addition to my research library.
*Andy Duffy, five-time National Sporting Clays Champion*

Don Currie is a masterful instructor. Engaging, thorough, and effective. This book belongs on the bookshelf of any student of the game.
*Dana Farrell, Editor, ClayShootingUSA*

Don Currie’s book is sure to become a must read for the serious sporting clays enthusiast.
*Bruce Bowlen, author, The Orvis Wingshooting Handbook*

Don Currie is a coach’s coach. And in this book he shares the winning system he has taught not only to other instructors but also countless shooters of all skill levels. Whether you are an advanced competitor looking to up your game or a beginner hoping to break your first target, Mastering Sporting Clays is the book for you. Read it and succeed.
*Ralph Stuart, Shooting Sportsman*

Mastering Sporting Clays incorporates everything the clay shooter needs to know in order to progress. All shooting instructors would do well to develop such knowledge.
*Chris Miles, Association of Professional Shooting Instructors*

Mastering Sporting Clays takes you back to the fundamentals of the sport. Don provides the beginner and advanced shooter with a clear pathway to proficiency with a shotgun. Far more than a one-time read, this book is an essential companion for any shooter on a quest to achieve mastery in the field or on the sporting clays course.
*Kevin Sterk, Head Instructor at Griffin & Howe Shooting School*

Don is one of the best instructors I have ever encountered, in golf or sporting clays. Don is the best and Mastering Sporting Clays is the bible for clay shooters!
*Ray Floyd, PGA World Golf Hall of Fame; US Open, Masters, and PGA Champion*