Trap Talk From The Back Fence

**BETTER ON YOUTUBE** Zach takes Shot Tracker to the line for singles and handicap and then joins Ricky in the studio to break down the results! In Part 2 of our conversation with Take Aim Technologies, the makers of Shot Tracker, Zach Nannini heads out to shoot both disciplines and put some fresh data on the screen. Back at the Trap Talk studio in Sparta, Illinois, Richard Marshall Jr. and Zach review the shooting data and analysis from Zach’s session. Follow along as they work through his singles and handicap results, connecting what happened on the trap field with what Shot Tracker recorded. If you’ve been curious about seeing Shot Tracker in action, this episode gives you a firsthand look at the shooting and the discussion that follows. Missed Part 1? Check it out for the start of our conversation with Jim and Robert from Take Aim Technologies. Subscribe to Trap Talk, and leave your Shot Tracker questions in the comments! #TrapTalk #ShotTracker #TakeAimTechnologies #Trapshooting #ClayTargetShooting Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

**This episode has video cut aways of Zach testing the Shot Tracker. It will be best enjoyed on Youtube! Zach took Shot Tracker to the shooting line—now it’s time to see what the data reveals! In Episode 190 of Trap Talk, Richard “Ricky” Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini sit down with Jim and Robert from Take Aim Technologies, the makers of Shot Tracker, at the Trap Talk studio in Sparta, Illinois. After Zach heads out to shoot with Shot Tracker, all four gather to review his shooting data and break down the analysis. It’s a firsthand look at Zach’s session, with the team behind the technology helping explain what the results show. From the field to the studio, we’re connecting the shooting experience with the data behind it—and this is just Part 1! Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Part 2. Have a question about Shot Tracker or the analysis of Zach’s shooting? Drop it in the comments! #TrapTalk #ShotTracker #TakeAimTechnologies #Trapshooting #ShootingSports Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Richard Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini sit down to recap another incredible Grand in Sparta, Illinois — from the biggest moments and memorable stories to the highs, the pressure, and everything that makes the Grand American unlike anything else in trapshooting. And Rick had one heck of a Grand. Richard walks away from the 127th Grand American with TWO Grand Ring wins, and the guys break down those victories, what it took to get them done, and some of the moments behind the scores that you don’t always get to hear about. Rick and Zach also look back at the people, the competition, the shoot-offs, the stories, and some of their favorite moments from another unforgettable Grand American. If you love trapshooting and the Grand American, this is one you don’t want to miss. 🎯 TWO Grand Ring wins for Richard Marshall Jr. 🏆 127th Grand American recap 🔥 Big moments, shoot-offs & highlights 🎙️ Stories from behind the scenes 💥 And plenty of Trap Talk from the Back Fence Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and follow Trap Talk for more conversations from the people who make this game great. #TrapTalk #GrandAmerican #Trapshooting #ATA #RichardMarshallJr #ZachNannini #ClayShooting #GrandAmericanTrapshooting Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Trapshooting legends Robert “Bob” Munson and Lou Ann “Annie” Munson join Richard and Zach for a special episode of Trap Talk From the Back Fence , recorded live during the 127th Grand American at the Trap Talk Studio in Building 106 . Bob and Annie have spent more than five decades traveling the country, winning major championships, representing Minnesota, and setting a standard of excellence few shooters have ever matched. Bob’s remarkable career includes hundreds of 100 straights, numerous Minnesota championships, the 1982 Grand American Clay Target Championship , and the 1983 Grand American High All-Around Championship with a 397x400. Annie became one of the early women to reach the 27-yard line, earned repeated All-American honors, and captured major victories including the 1984 Grand American Ladies High-Over-All and the 1979 Women’s Doubles Championship . Together, Bob and Annie have won more husband-and-wife championships than anyone can accurately count. Their accomplishments are extraordinary, but their stories, memories, and perspective on the sport are what make this conversation truly special. This episode is a chance to sit down with two people who did not simply compete in trapshooting. They helped define an era of it. 📍 Recorded live at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois 🎙️ Trap Talk Studio — Building 106 🏆 127th Grand American World Trapshooting Championships Subscribe for more conversations with the champions, characters, and people who make trapshooting great. #TrapTalk #Trapshooting #RobertMunson #LouAnnMunson #GrandAmerican #ATA #ClayTargetShooting #TrapshootingLegends Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Rory Lee may be young, but he already carries himself with the maturity, focus, and composure of a seasoned competitor. The up-and-coming trapshooter from Atlanta, Georgia, sits down with Ricky and Zach to talk about his journey into the sport, the goals he is working toward, and some of the technical details behind his game. Rory has jumped into trapshooting with both feet, embracing not only the competition, but also the people and community that make the sport special. Hear how Rory got started, what keeps him motivated, how he approaches competition, and where he hopes trapshooting will take him next. Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow Trap Talk From the Back Fence for more conversations with the shooters, personalities, and people helping move the sport forward. #TrapTalk #Trapshooting #RoryLee #ClayShooting #YouthShooting #CompetitiveShooting #ATA Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Michael Gates joins Richard Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini live in the Trap Talk Studio at the 127th Grand American . Michael’s rise through competitive trapshooting has been fast, but it has not happened by accident. After beginning to register ATA targets in 2022, the Oklahoma shooter competed in 177 events, registered 17,650 targets and won more than 50 trophies during the 2024 season. At last years Grand American, Michael had broke an incredible 998 out of 1,000 singles targets. He also became the Junior World Clay Target Champion after breaking 200/200 and then going another 349 targets in the shoot-off. During that same rapid climb, Michael advanced from the 21.5-yard line all the way back to the 27-yard line. Now a member of the 2026 ATA Junior First Team All-American Team , Michael sits down with the guys to share his story, talk about his success on trapshooting’s biggest stage and discuss the goals he is still chasing. Get to know one of the brightest young competitors in the game and hear what has driven his remarkable rise through the ranks. Subscribe to Trap Talk From the Back Fence for more conversations with the shooters, personalities and people helping move trapshooting forward. #TrapTalk #Trapshooting #GrandAmerican #MichaelGates #ATA #ClayTargetShooting #ShootingSports Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Episode 185 comes to you LIVE from the Trap Talk Studio at the 127th Grand American, and this one features a brand-new AIM Grand Champion. Tyler Marshall sits down with Zach and Richard after winning the AIM Grand Doubles Championship to talk about his journey so far in trapshooting, shooting style and goals for the future. There’s nothing quite like talking to a champion while the Grand is still happening around you! If you love trapshooting, the Grand American, and hearing directly from the shooters putting up big scores, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Trap Talk From the Back Fence and follow along for more interviews, stories, shoot recaps, and conversations from around the trapshooting world. #TrapTalk #GrandAmerican #Trapshooting #AIMTrapshooting #TylerMarshall #Doubles #ClayTargetShooting #ATA Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Steven “Magoo” Margherio has been stacking doubles 100s like firewood—and he joins Trap Talk for Episode 184 to break down the incredible run. Magoo sits down with Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. after running all 300 doubles targets at the Ohio State Shoot and following it up with another 200 straight at the Iowa State Shoot. He shares the small adjustment that helped take his doubles game to another level and explains exactly how he approaches both targets. We get into: • Running 300 straight doubles at the Ohio State Shoot • Winning the 2026 Iowa State Doubles Championship • The small move that improved his first-target breaks • Why true spot shooting was limiting his consistency • His hold point, visual pickup and transition to the second target • Breaking two handicap 100s at the Grand American • Switching between his single barrel and over-under • Finding consistency from the 27-yard line • His goals heading into the Grand American • Shooting for the Lindenwood University shotgun team Magoo is a four-time All-American, a two-time Grand Slam shooter and one of the hottest doubles shooters in the game right now. With hundreds piling up across the country, he enters the Grand with confidence and some serious momentum. Like, subscribe and share the episode with another trapshooter. Presented by Trap Talk From the Back Fence. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Florida junior shooter Cody Meredith has been on an absolute tear—and in Episode 183, we sit down with one of trapshooting’s fastest-rising young competitors. Cody joins Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. to talk about his journey from shooting hand-thrown clay targets on a family vacation to becoming the 2022 Rookie of the Year, a three-time All-American, Florida State Singles Champion and one of the hottest handicap shooters in the country. We get into: • Why Cody believes trapshooting is 95% mental • How he gained more than 10 targets on his singles average in one year • His practice routine and one-box-per-post training method • The mindset that helped him dominate from the 27-yard line • Why he moved away from spot shooting doubles • His Kolar setup, hold points, chokes and ammunition • Chasing the final legs of his ATA Grand Slam • Setting goals to beat the entire field—not just his category Cody is only 17, but his confidence, work ethic and understanding of the game are already well beyond his years. Keep an eye on this young man—his first 100 from the 27 and his first 100 in doubles may be right around the corner. Like, subscribe and share the episode with another trapshooter. Presented by Trap Talk From the Back Fence. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

We recap the action, atmosphere, and highlights from one of the biggest trapshooting events of the summer. Chrissy from Krieghoff stops by to talk shotguns, shooters, and everything happening at the shoot, and Greg from SOS Clays joins us with the latest from SOSClays.com and ShootScoreBoard.com. It is a true on-location episode packed with shoot talk, industry updates, familiar faces, and plenty of conversation from the Cardinal Center. Be sure to like the video, subscribe to Trap Talk, and let us know in the comments how your Ohio State Shoot went! Featured in this episode: • Ohio State Shoot recap • Live from the Cardinal Center • Chrissy from Krieghoff • Greg from SOS Clays • Trapshooting news, stories, and shoot-week conversation Visit SOS Clays: SOSClays.com #TrapTalk #OhioStateShoot #Trapshooting #CardinalCenter #Krieghoff #SOSClays #ClayTargetShooting Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

The summer shooting season is in full swing! This week on Trap Talk, Richard Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini recap the Ohio State Shoot, discuss the opening days of the Wisconsin State Shoot, and look ahead to the biggest event in trapshooting—the Grand American. They also dive into one of the most overlooked aspects of improving your scores: the fundamentals. From proper gun mount and balance to eliminating arm shooting and building consistency, Ricky and Zach explain how small adjustments can make a huge difference on the trap field. In this episode: Ohio State Shoot championship recap Wisconsin State Shoot updates Tyler Honnold's Grand Slam Championship mindset and staying competitive Gun mount, balance, and movement fundamentals Coaching insights that can immediately improve your scores Grand American preview and Trap Talk Listener Appreciation Party Whether you're chasing your first 25 straight or your next state championship, this episode is packed with practical advice you can take to the range. 🎯 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for new Trap Talk episodes every week! 🎙️ Visit us at: https://TrapTalkPodcast.com Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

The tips keep coming. In this second Trap Talk compilation, we dive back into the archives for more incredible trapshooting advice from champion shooters, coaches, industry experts, and lifelong competitors. These are the moments that shooters replay over and over — practical advice that can help you improve focus, confidence, consistency, and scores on the trap field. Trapshooting is built on tradition, experience, and passing knowledge down to the next generation. That’s exactly what this series is about. Special thanks to all of our guests, listeners, and supporters of Trap Talk. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

We pulled together some of the BEST coaching moments, mental game advice, target tips, and competition insights from past episodes of the Trap Talk Podcast. Whether you're a brand-new shooter or chasing championship scores, there’s something in here that can help your game. A huge thank you to all of the guests, supporters, and fans of Trap Talk and the trapshooting community. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

In Episode 180 of the Trap Talk Podcast, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. catch up in the middle of a packed trapshooting season and break down the road ahead — from Vernal and the Western Grand to the Ohio State Shoot, Iowa, the Grand American, Heartland Grand, Nevada State Shoot, and more. The main focus of this episode is the Golden West Grand , hosted at Livermore/Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club. Zach and Ricky talk through the history, the nostalgia, the green targets, the shoot layout, the champions, the shoot-offs, and the gold coin buckles that helped make this year’s event feel special. They also get into a bigger topic for the sport: how local clubs can create one big annual shoot that shooters look forward to every year. Whether it’s added money, silver, gold, special trophies, dinners, or just a well-run event with good people, these are the things that keep trapshooting exciting. Plus, the guys talk about Trap Talk’s plans for the Grand American, including new merch, the Grand party, free giveaways, and seeing everyone at the Trap Talk Studio in Sparta. Thanks for watching, listening, sharing, and supporting Trap Talk. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Tony Fortino joins Trap Talk for Episode 179, and this one is packed with trapshooting history, laughs, technical talk, and a whole lot of hard-earned wisdom from one of the true working-man champions in the sport. Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Tony to talk about his journey from a young shooter in Illinois to becoming an 8-time All-American , 9-time Illinois State Team member , current Illinois State Team Captain , and one of the youngest shooters ever to win two Grand American championships in the same year . In 2013, Tony won both the Clay Target Championship and the Doubles Championship at just 17 years old. The guys cover Tony’s early start with the Chip & Crack team, the people who helped shape his game, the lessons he learned from George and Jackie Snellenberger, and what it takes to keep competing at a high level while working third shift and living the real-world grind. They also get into the mental side of championship shooting, including how Tony handled the pressure of the Clay Target shoot-off, why the Doubles Championship felt different, and how confidence can change everything when the targets are on the line. Of course, this episode also gets technical. Tony breaks down his approach to singles, handicap, and doubles, including gun setup, point of impact, hold points, eye issues, doubles timing, footwork, and why sometimes the best advice is still simple: point the targets out . This is a great episode for young shooters, working shooters, serious competitors, and anyone who loves hearing from a champion who has been there, won big, stepped away, and is now coming back strong. Enjoy this episode and please like, share, comment, and subscribe to support the channel. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

The PITA Grand Pacific is back at Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club in Washington, and this episode of Trap Talk breaks down why shooters should have this one on their radar. Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. are joined by Rich Bullard Jr. and Kyle Seever , Second Vice President of the PITA, for a fun and informative conversation about the Pacific International Trapshooting Association , the history of the PITA, and what makes the Grand Pacific such a special shoot for trapshooters across the West. The guys talk about how the PITA started, why it has such a strong following in the western states, and why Evergreen is such a beloved location for the Grand Pacific. They also dig into the 2026 program, including the return to Evergreen, added money, silver, trophies, magnums, 50-target events, family activities, camping, hotels, shoot-offs, and the overall atmosphere that makes this event feel different from a lot of major shoots. The 2026 Grand Pacific is scheduled for July 20–25, 2026 , with bonus days and warm-up events before the main program. The PITA shoot calendar lists 2026 dates and directs shooters to event programs, and PITA recommends confirming with clubs before traveling. This episode is a great listen for ATA shooters who have never tried PITA, western shooters who already know how fun the Grand Pacific can be, and anyone looking for a major shoot with great targets, great people, and a serious amount of added value for shooters. Enjoy this episode and please like, share, comment, and subscribe to support the channel. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Zach sits down with Don Budd live from his amazing Budds St Paul Lodge. ​Budd's Saint Paul Lodge offers a premier, full-service lodging experience including an on-site bar, retail area, private patio with fire pit, locker room, common area and more. Don Budd, Jr., owner and operator of Budd's Saint Paul Lodge, has a deep passion for all things hunting. He discovered Saint Paul, KS years ago and this hidden gem has turned into a second home. His love for hunting and the midwest inspired him to create the Lodge, as a way to provide the hunting community with the most enjoyable, all-around experience. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Jason Johnson joins Trap Talk for Episode 177, and this one covers a little bit of everything: trapshooting, military service, family, mindset, sleep, and why coming back to the sport can be just as exciting as starting young. Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Jason, a Texas trapshooter, military veteran, and part of the family behind Johnson’s Furniture, Appliance & Mattress , a new sponsor of the show. Jason talks about growing up around trapshooting, pulling targets, watching great shooters, serving 23 years in the military, and eventually finding his way back to registered trapshooting as a way to make memories with his dad and family. The guys get into the mental side of shooting, including box breathing, pre-shot routines, music on the line, slowing down under pressure, and why one bad mount should be a reset instead of a lost target. Jason also shares what he learned from the Nevada State Shoot, the fun of events like the Back Fence Shootout, and why the ATA needs more energy, more excitement, and more opportunities for everyday shooters to win something and feel part of the action. They also dive into a topic most trapshooters ignore: sleep . Jason explains why a good mattress matters when you are traveling, shooting long programs, living out of an RV, or trying to stay sharp over several days of competition. From Tempur-Pedic mattresses to RV setups and white-glove delivery, this episode makes a strong case that better rest can lead to better performance. This is a great conversation for shooters getting back into the game, new ATA members, traveling competitors, and anyone who knows that trapshooting is about more than just breaking targets. Enjoy this episode and please like, share, comment, and subscribe to support the channel. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

George Lee is one of the young trapshooters people need to be watching. In this episode of Trap Talk , Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with George Lee from Hickman, Nebraska , a rising young shooter who has already built an impressive resume in a short amount of time. George talks about getting started through the Norris trap team, breaking 100 straight in singles at his very first registered ATA shoot , and how that early success lit the fire to chase bigger shoots, All-American goals, and tougher competition. The guys dig into George’s shooting journey, including his 856-target singles long run , breaking his first 100 in doubles at the Grand American , his equipment changes from a Ruger Red Label to a Browning 725 and then a Krieghoff, and the adjustments he is making to improve his handicap and overall game. They also talk about Nebraska’s incredible youth trapshooting program, learning by watching better shooters, dealing with prescription shooting lenses and contacts, and the importance of staying humble, asking questions, and respecting the game. George also shares a little about faith, family, Big Red Motorsports, and what it is like growing up around both business and competitive trapshooting. This is a great episode for young shooters, parents, coaches, and anyone who loves seeing the next generation of trapshooting talent coming up strong. Enjoy this episode and please like, share, comment, and subscribe to support the channel. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

In Episode 175 of Trap Talk, Zach and Ricky sit down with Bob Palmer —author, mental performance coach, and CEO of SportsXL, Inc.—for a deep dive into the mental side of shooting. Bob has helped athletes understand how mindset, focus, visualization, confidence, and preparation can make the difference between just showing up and performing at a high level. This episode digs into what it really takes to get in the zone, stay there, recover from mistakes, and avoid the mental traps that can wreck a round. Bob shares practical ideas on active visualization, resetting after a lost target, staying focused on your own game, handling nerves, avoiding negative distractions, and why mental preparation starts long before you ever step to the line. In this episode, the guys talk about: Bob Palmer’s background in mental performance coaching How mindset affects trapshooting performance Getting into the zone and staying there Visualization and replaying success Recovering quickly after a missed target Why hydration, food, and preparation matter mentally Avoiding distractions and not getting caught up in other shooters Helping youth shooters and parents understand the mental game If you enjoy the show, make sure to subscribe, like the video, and support the channel. That support helps us keep bringing you more Trap Talk episodes, interviews, recaps, and conversations that help shooters improve on and off the line. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***