BREAKING CLAYS. By Chris Batha.

(2005) later reprint. 4to (195 x 253mm). Pp188. Colour photographs, colour and b/w illustrations throughout, bibliography. Laminated boards in matching dust-wrapper.

Clay pigeon shooting for the adult beginner, with much useful advice from an experienced professional instructor. Chapters include: History of the clay target games; Safety; The shotgun; Targets, chokes and cartridges; Equipment and accessories; Eye dominance; The fundamentals of shooting straight; Gun fit; The basics of straight shooting; Sporting solutions; Simplifying skeet; Touching on trap; Eyes and vision; The mental game; Competition; Fitness; Ladies; Young guns; Instruction.