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Coaching Videos

Russell and Lauryn Mark have completed a series of videos supporting our coaching panel and promoting the ACTA.

These videos are extremely professionally prepared and will be an asset to our Association. In particular, the video explaining the ‘Introduction to Clay Target Shooting’ is highly informative and will be a great benefit in introducing new members to our sport.

An Induction to the Range - Welcome to the ACTA

Olympic and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist's Russell and Lauryn Mark take us through a video tutorial on what you need to know when you attend an ACTA range for the first time.

1.  Determining your dominant eye

The first thing you need to establish when you begin the sport of clay target shooting is your eye dominance. Russell and Lauryn Mark show us how to determine which shoulder you should be mounting your shotgun to.

2. The basic shotgun stance

Olympic and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist's, Russell and Lauryn Mark, show us a basic, but simple to learn, generic shotgun stance to get you started in clay target shooting.

3. Mounting your shotgun correctly

After you've established your dominant eye and mastered the basic stance, it's time to learn how, and how not to, mount a shotgun to your shoulder. Russell and Lauryn Mark give some handy advice to get you started.

4. Basic shotgun terminology

Shotguns have some very unique terminology associated with them. Olympians Russell and Lauryn Mark explain some often confusing issues in the world of clay target shooting.

5. Starting hold points for Trap

Where do you start your shotgun when you are about to call for your target in DTL? In this video Russell and Lauryn give us some ideas on what you can try and what you need to be aware of.

January 2025 CTSN

On the cover: 12y.o. George Papachristoforos, winner of the NZ National 12G title at the recent New Zealand National Skeet Carnival.

Inside this month's edition

ACTA Chairman's Report
From the Rule Book – Baulk
2025 Skeet and DTL Nationals Accommodation
2024 SA State ISSF Titles
VCTA State Trap Carnival
George Papachristoforos 12 Year Old NZ Champion
Love Your Heart
Aussies at New Zealand Skeet Nationals
Psychological Skills for Shooting
Break Badges
Craig Jennings Memorial Shoot
3 Event Program at Maryborough GC
Waratah Notes
Competition Results: WACTA, SACTA, VCTA, NTCTA, NSWCTA, QCTA, ACTA
Rules Supervisors
From Our Archives
Annual Spring Fling 150 at Glen Innes CTC
Dundee Downs Invitation
Christmas at Bega
Shoot Calendar
ACTA New Members
2025 Annual Registration & Club Membership Application


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