Coach’s Corner

Education is a major part of our ethos and runs through all we do, from our beginner’s days to field to fork recipes and blogs. We are delighted to work with former Olympic Skeet GB Ladies Team member, shooting coach and CGUK member, Nicki Wakeford. We are so lucky to be able to draw on her experience and knowledge not just across competitive skeet shooting but other disciplines too. Together we have created Coach’s Corner, a fantastic space filled with monthly blogs written by Nicki featuring top tips for shooting and other helpful resources. Want Nicki to write about a particular subject? Let us know!

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Game Shooting Terminology

Written by Nicki Wakeford

PART 1 Every sport has its own technical terms and phrases; it can feel like learning a new language when you are suddenly immersed in it. If you’re new to shooting,… Read more »

Written by Nicki Wakeford

The main elements of gun fit – PART 2 To be read in conjunction with Part 1 Are you Fit for Gun Fit? For successful shooting, you need your gun… Read more »

Written By Nicki Wakeford

PART 1 What’s it All About? Gun fit is a subject close to my heart! On balance, the majority of new clients I see arrive with a gun that does not… Read more »

Written by By Nicki Wakeford

HEY GIRLS, WANNA GO SHOOTING BUT HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO START? Your Questions Answered – Part 2 Welcome to Part 2 of answers to the myriad of questions flying… Read more »

Written by Nicki Wakeford

Your Questions and Concerns Answered Part 1 So, you’ve decided to give shooting a go! Fantastic!! You’re about to join a very fabulous and special tribe of ladies, from all walks of… Read more »

Written by Nicki Wakeford

There was great excitement amongst the fraternity of the Olympic clay shooting disciplines – Olympic Trap and Olympic Skeet – for Paris 2024 as we knew we had a good… Read more »

Written by Nicki Wakeford

What qualities should you look for in a great shooting coach? Getting the Basics Right It goes without saying a good shooting coach needs to have detailed technical knowledge of… Read more »

Written by Nicki Wakeford

Demystifying the language of clay shooting! If you are new to clay shooting, you might find some of the terminology used and topics discussed in the clubhouse a bit baffling,… Read more »

Written by Nicki Wakeford

WE’RE GOING ON A CLAY SHOOT! Clay shooting is great fun but you will have an even better experience if you are prepared and have all the necessary kit. I… Read more »

Written By Nicki Wakeford

Good Shooting is No Accident! This is one you cannot afford to get wrong because of the potential consequences. If you are cavalier or demonstrate poor gun safety without remorse and… Read more »

Coach’s Corner

Game Shooting Terminology

Written by Nicki Wakeford

What is gun fit and why is it so important? – Part 2

Written by Nicki Wakeford

What is gun fit and why is it important? – Part 1

Written By Nicki Wakeford

New to shooting but have no idea where to start? – part 2

Written by By Nicki Wakeford

New to shooting but have no idea where to start?

Written by Nicki Wakeford

Clay shooting at the Olympics, what actually happened?

Written by Nicki Wakeford

WHAT MAKES A GREAT SHOOTING COACH?

Written by Nicki Wakeford

CLAY SHOOTING TERMINOLOGY

Written by Nicki Wakeford

Equipment and kit recommended for clay shooting

Written by Nicki Wakeford

How to handle your shotgun safely

Written By Nicki Wakeford