Wendell Cherry, a Hall of Fame sporting clay shooter and former professional guitar player, discusses his journey in clay shooting and the parallels between music and shooting. He emphasizes the importance of the mental game in shooting and how it is influenced by rhythm, flow, timing, tension control, and presence. Wendell shares his practice regimen, which includes repetition and analyzing each shot to improve performance. He also discusses the common mental challenges that shooters face, such as worry, doubt, fear, and overthinking, and the need to control the conscious mind. Overall, Wendell highlights the significance of the mental aspect in achieving success in clay shooting. In this conversation, Dawn Grant and Wendell Cherry discuss the importance of mental skills in clay shooting. They emphasize the need to practice these skills in all areas of life, not just in competition. They also discuss the ongoing nature of mental challenges and the importance of managing one's mind to handle issues and challenges effectively. They touch on the concept of the zone or alpha state and how it can be achieved through focused thought and suppressing the conscious mind. They also highlight the importance of having fun while competing and the close-knit community of clay shooters. Wendell Cherry Phone: (931) 529-1802 Wendell Cherry Website: https://www.wendellcherry.com/ Dawn Grant Links https://dawngrant.com/ https://mindmastered.com/ https://ameliashotgunsports.com/ Free webinar here: https://dawngrant.com/pages/clay-shooters-mind-game-mastery Key Takeaways -The mental game is crucial in clay shooting and is influenced by rhythm, flow, timing, tension control, and presence. -Repetition and analyzing each shot are important in improving performance. -Common mental challenges in shooting include worry, doubt, fear, and overthinking. -Controlling the conscious mind is essential for success in clay shooting. Practicing mental skills in all areas of life is crucial for success in clay shooting. -Managing the mind is an ongoing process, and challenges will always arise. -Achieving the zone or alpha state requires focused thought and suppressing the conscious mind. -Having fun while competing is important for peak performance. -The clay shooting community is a close-knit and supportive group. Join The Clay Lab Squad to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQ4Epr--Dor0ydrflnLnTg/join Like, Share, and Subscribe. Be sure to comment what else you would like to see in the future. Disclaimers: All logos used in this video were used by express permission of Fiocchi USA, Cole Fine Guns & Gunsmithing, Westside Sporting Grounds, Ranger, Greenwood Custom Stocks, Castellani USA, Electronic Hearing Protection, SoundGear, Fennell Shooting School, and Krieghoff International. Music: Used under license from Epidemicsound This video, podcast, article, and channel are a product of Clay Lab USA, LLC. All Copyright protections apply.