Forward allowance, also known as lead, is the amount of space a shooter leaves between their gun and a moving clay target before firing in order to break it. The shooter should aim where the clay is going, not where it is.
– Match the target’s speed: Move with the target until the gun and bird are moving at the same speed. This will make the target appear slower, allowing the shooter to acquire a lead picture.
– Use different techniques: Some techniques include mounting on the bird, moving with it, and then pushing ahead. Others include a close swing through technique or briefly tracking and pushing away.
– Consider lead in all directions: Think about lead in front of, above, or below the target.
