World Champion Roundtable: George Digweed & Anthony I. Matarese Jr.

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Join Anthony I. Matarese Jr. in an exclusive interview with the legendary clay target shooter George Digweed.
Dive into the mind of the 28-time world champion as they explore untold stories, mental strategies, and techniques that have shaped George's remarkable career.
George Digweed - Mental Game & Technique Comparison Course now available at: digital.claytargetinstruction...
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Directed and Produced by Christopher Claxton
Cinematography by Chance Falkner
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
2:34 - Meet George Digweed
14:07 - Learning The Game
26:56 - Growth of Sporting Clays
35:48 - Dedication To The Game
46:50 - Becoming a Professional and Champion
1:05:35 - Equipment and Technique
1:28:48 - Gun Fit & Mounting a Shotgun
1:48:01 - Technical Approaches to the Game
2:12:27 - 2023 World Championship Discussion
2:19:02 - Reading Targets and Planning
2:27:28 - Routine
2:46:55 - Planning and Timing
2:57:34 - Closing Remarks

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  • @georgedigweedmbe1013
    @georgedigweedmbe10134 ай бұрын

    Thank all of you for watching and I hope you learn something from my 40+ years of shooting experience that I felt compelled to give back to the sport. As for the comments relating to Anthony interrupting me please understand the correct context of his "interruptions". I felt Anthony was the best person for the job to help me get all of my most important information into words for viewers. I do not view this as rude or interrupting, but trying to be clear with the question at hand. Until this roundtable previous interviews have not highlighted as many important topics related to my technical and mental game as Anthony helped me bring to you. While I agree a few of the interruptions could have been avoided, they were done with the intention of bringing the correct understanding to shooters of all experience levels and in a way that shooters from all over the world could listen and understand. Anthony's 25 years of time on the range teaching helped me answer the questions that many shooters often have. I am happy with how the roundtable interview turned out and I hope that you can learn something from the information that I was now ready to share with you. The Mental Game and Technique comparison video course that is now for sale offers more specific details about my technical and mental game and the shooting footage includes: patented laser tracking technology, shotKam, night shooting, flash targets, over the shoulder footage and live competition footage. I will also be releasing two video courses that I did alone without Anthony that you will not want to miss. This roundtable and videos will likely be my last so I wanted to 100% to you all and I think we accomplished my goal. Thanks George

  • @uswee

    @uswee

    4 ай бұрын

    You are a role model, not only in shooting but in your example of how a role model should handle, in this case not criticism of yourself but your fellow competitor. My comment was in jest . Thank you and Anthony.

  • @CraigK80

    @CraigK80

    4 ай бұрын

    Top man , thanks for this and your continued contributions to this sport George. 🇬🇧 💪❤️

  • @tomkraft1769

    @tomkraft1769

    4 ай бұрын

    Fabulous video. I enjoyed it immensely. Where can I get a copy of "It's Got to be Perfect"? Thanks George. Are you shooting the North American FITASC at Northbrook this summer the week before the Worlds?

  • @HameedBee

    @HameedBee

    4 ай бұрын

    I love to hear from you all the time and we are so grateful that these videos are available to us through social media and KZread. I'm an average shooter I shoot only on game birds but since I have started to listen to you and adopted your way of shooting I have improved massively. in my country, there are no grounds for practice so i love to apply your techniques on game shooting pigeons, ducks, partridge and other that we have in our country (pakistan) I love you not only because you are the best shot in the world without a shadow of a doubt but you are a great ambassador of the sport and you are giving back a piece of yourself to this sport. please keep sharing your videos I love them!

  • @richardseifert7788

    @richardseifert7788

    3 ай бұрын

    3/11-I just started this grand sport at the age of 68. I have Anthony’s book and video series. They help me a lot! I know this video will help as well as it points out some things happening that I did not fully understand. It all helps in the end, as well as MORE TARGETS! Thank you both!

  • @Rockjock007
    @Rockjock0074 ай бұрын

    George is an amazing ambassador to the sport! Vey kind with his time and knowledge.

  • @heliharris69
    @heliharris694 ай бұрын

    One of...if not...The Greatest Sportsman ...THE UK HAS EVER PRODUCED. It`s about time he was recognised as such.

  • @uswee
    @uswee4 ай бұрын

    I always suspected the GOAT was a very patient man. This interview proves it. Having said that, i really enjoyed it. Thank you Anthony and George.

  • @bhutka
    @bhutka4 ай бұрын

    I could listen to George all day ,great ambassador for shooting ! Needs more recognition for his achievements here in the uk !! Thanks for sharing the video 👍

  • @thecoinopcollector8719
    @thecoinopcollector87194 ай бұрын

    I think they both did a great job. It’s more of a conversation between 2 pros than an interview.

  • @eworks9828
    @eworks98284 ай бұрын

    All of the interviews with Mr. Digweed- He proves you don't need an elaborate mental routine, at least outward showing. I do wish Anthony would not talk over george as much, maybe nervous conversation but noticeable. Overall great information.

  • @cammytheplumber7243
    @cammytheplumber72434 ай бұрын

    Favourite part of the video for me was George’s formula for winning. “Hit all of the targets you should be hitting and as many of the hard targets as you can” So true this is how you build a score can’t afford to miss the easy ones. Thank you both for taking the time to make this video. ❤

  • @blaser338
    @blaser3384 ай бұрын

    george not only are you the best shot in the world but a fabulous person spreading your knowledge and experience

  • @hawkgeoff
    @hawkgeoff4 ай бұрын

    Anthony, thanks so much for doing this... just awesome!

  • @user-mj5vs8dz1f
    @user-mj5vs8dz1f4 ай бұрын

    Anthony, all due respect, LET THE MAN TALK!!! FFS! You make Americans look bad. Most Americans ask a question then listen without interrupting.

  • @jackmccluster2991

    @jackmccluster2991

    4 ай бұрын

    you probably make yourself look bad

  • @rotasaustralis

    @rotasaustralis

    4 ай бұрын

    My sentiments exactly. It's very frustrating & builds to infuriation waiting for George to answer, with that bloody Matarese continually interrupting with those rambling, half answered questions. Matarese needs some tutelage in patient listening.

  • @lisafroment856
    @lisafroment8564 ай бұрын

    You are constantly interrupting George to put your personal spin on the questions you are asking George. George was so patient with this constant interruption!!!

  • @mrbritish
    @mrbritish4 ай бұрын

    Excellent content and production. This is easily the best Digweed interview I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen many. The real respect Anthony and George have for each other shines through clearly, it shapes the content and interactions perfectly - like no other Digweed interview ever has. I can’t wait to see the other videos. Great work Chris.

  • @user-yu4ps6ef3z
    @user-yu4ps6ef3z4 ай бұрын

    Outstanding interview by two terrific experts. Thank you.

  • @jillrees9828
    @jillrees98284 ай бұрын

    Stop interrupting!!!

  • @derek876544
    @derek8765444 ай бұрын

    What a great interview should be on mainstream television

  • @barrysands6647
    @barrysands66474 ай бұрын

    This was great. Thanks for putting this together. Lots of insight from 2 of the absolute best. Can’t wait to see George Shoot at the World Sporting Championship in May

  • @brandonsmith8017
    @brandonsmith80174 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Much respect for each of you. I truly appreciate the time and effort put into this.

  • @RobGreenside
    @RobGreenside4 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to future videos from you both !!!!!!

  • @Rodalmeida
    @Rodalmeida4 ай бұрын

    what a great interview! thank you!

  • @RobGreenside
    @RobGreenside4 ай бұрын

    So much to soak up in this interview. Incredible reveal of Georges' technique, and approach to his every shot. Just incredible interview. Great job to two great gentlemen. Thanks Anthony and George.

  • @gunterlaschober5832
    @gunterlaschober58324 ай бұрын

    Fantastic Interview, thx to all!🤓

  • @brettvanmeter2353
    @brettvanmeter23534 ай бұрын

    Such great information ,Great questions from Mr Matarese on whats going on in the mind of Mr digweed. Looking forward to more Thanks

  • @danielsullivan9865
    @danielsullivan98654 ай бұрын

    Absolutely one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. Great content for every shooter. Extremely interesting, I love his ideas about the importance of balance. The guy has extreme logic and common sense and probably a photographic memory.

  • @amadeuspawlik4152
    @amadeuspawlik4152Ай бұрын

    Always a pleasure to listen to Mr Digweed

  • @gerardryan6322
    @gerardryan63223 ай бұрын

    Brillant video well done to both. George is simply the best.👏👏👏👏

  • @mychirstosexperience
    @mychirstosexperience4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Anthony for bringing this amazing interview to our lives here in the good old USA. Investing your time and effort in order to educate and enlighten the Sporting Clays community shooters, with an opportunity to perhaps give hope to all for a better future in the game. You as an accomplished World level competitor being humble enough to invite and interview another World level accomplished competitor, speaks volumes of your high level of integrity and professional demeanor. A very Grand Congratulations is deserved here to be extended to you by the Sporting Clays Community, especially from all here in the US.!!! We are all Blessed to have you in our Lives.

  • @chadnolte9134
    @chadnolte91344 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video and can’t wait for what is to follow. This is something that really needed to be done. Getting the thoughts of the winningest shooter in the sport.

  • @shaunoakes2394
    @shaunoakes23944 ай бұрын

    Fantastic interview . 👍👍

  • @claxtonproductions.
    @claxtonproductions.4 ай бұрын

    George Digweed Mental Game & Technique Comparison available now at: digital.claytargetinstruction.com/courses/

  • @oliverdaley934
    @oliverdaley9342 ай бұрын

    fantastic to listen to this interview and it applies to more than just shooting. Great interview

  • @david.levesseur8978
    @david.levesseur89784 ай бұрын

    Let the man speak, the interviewer was a terrible distraction. He would literally ask 7 questions, waffle around for 5 minutes then ask a new question, before George could speak. George on the other hand had amazing patience with a bad interviewer . George on the other hand always amazing.

  • @andymac6974

    @andymac6974

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s Americans for you 😂

  • @chrisebowen

    @chrisebowen

    4 ай бұрын

    You are spot on with your comment, it could have been cut down to a 1 hour video if he let George talk and not waffle on with his questions, by the time he’d finished I’d forgotten what the question was.

  • @jackmccluster2991

    @jackmccluster2991

    4 ай бұрын

    @@andymac6974 when are you from douchebag?

  • @edwardwatson6606

    @edwardwatson6606

    4 ай бұрын

    my goodness …he still,wouldn’t let George respond can’t believe how unconscious the interviewer is of how disrespectful and off putting and unproductive his dominance of the interview is

  • @apw75

    @apw75

    4 ай бұрын

    Being one of the best shooters in the world doesn't make him a great interviewer.​@@colevirgilcole3758

  • @JG-no3iz
    @JG-no3iz4 ай бұрын

    Great insight and discussion from two of the best. For those being critical of Anthony's interview style, the unique dynamic you are seeing here may have to do with George and Anthony's very different geographical and cultural backgrounds. Folks from the East Coast of the States (NJ/NY/Eastern PA) tend to speak quickly, anticipate the next point and jump ahead in conversations. From what I know of those from the UK, they tend to be more measured and listen more. No right or wrong here, just a very interesting mix.

  • @gavingaming123

    @gavingaming123

    4 ай бұрын

    Totally agree, in my opinion Anthony was so keen to ensure the audience gained as much insight into George’s career. Two legends of the sport. All the best from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 GD

  • @grahamlong6870
    @grahamlong68704 ай бұрын

    The way George was taught re the safety aspect was EXACTLY the way I was introduced to shooting. I used to help a water keeper on a private syndicate where the fishermen fly fished for trout on an extensive system of rivers just on the North of Winchester, UK. and he (Joe) was keen for me to learn to shoot. I did carry a gun, that being a 12 gauge, for about a whole year, and again, like George, having to religiously observe the safety rules without the gun EVER being loaded! Good training!

  • @kennethfriedrichsen7079
    @kennethfriedrichsen70794 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ant. Good stuff.

  • @user-un7wh8bt6c
    @user-un7wh8bt6c4 ай бұрын

    Thank you gentleman for all the tips and interesting history, yes Cheers very much, great Interesting video.

  • @bavariasuhl
    @bavariasuhl4 ай бұрын

    awesome video Christopher and thanks for your recent help on changing accounts

  • @adampappy
    @adampappyАй бұрын

    Great interview always nice to hear the pros talk

  • @BeatRock253
    @BeatRock2534 ай бұрын

    Absolutely superb

  • @fllikoxer
    @fllikoxer4 ай бұрын

    why ask a question and then waffle for ten minuets let the man answer ?

  • @christophecaso9882
    @christophecaso98823 ай бұрын

    Phenomenal shared and crazy humble experience from George Digwell 😃🚀 Anthony, please ask a single question, then maybe listen… ;-) Nice work however !!

  • @dougmanzer2923
    @dougmanzer2923Ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @AnthonyNewman-pq3el
    @AnthonyNewman-pq3el4 ай бұрын

    great interview two great shots

  • @claxtonproductions.

    @claxtonproductions.

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Anthony, you have been randomly selected to win free access to George's streaming course. Please email me at contact@claxtonproductions.com so I can get you set up.

  • @aeron-mw7ofs
    @aeron-mw7ofs4 ай бұрын

    Great stuff 👍👍

  • @petes.4073
    @petes.40734 ай бұрын

    Priceless

  • @TMFShooting
    @TMFShooting3 ай бұрын

    Another Great Video 💯 , George is a Ledged 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

  • @williambraden3082
    @williambraden30824 ай бұрын

    I agree, he never lets up, talks and talks and just “stop” and limit your questions and let George talk more. I frankly turned this video off with his pointless comments.

  • @KG-rl9id
    @KG-rl9id2 ай бұрын

    Amazing interview hearing the best in the world laying out his past and his journey to present time. It is very frustrating wanting to hear the interview with Anthony constantly interrupting him before he can answer the question that takes him 5 minutes of talking about himself to ask. Maybe someone from Texas with a little more courtesy and respect should have performed the interview. With all that being said, Anthony touched a lot of good points to get technical answers from George. Well done Gents!!!

  • @rickcarter4417
    @rickcarter44174 ай бұрын

    At 6:18 Anthony says to George up front "if you don't mind that I interrupt you..." as they begin the Q&A. George is fine with it. This isn't David Frost or Charlie Rose for chrissakes, give him a break.

  • @vesajarvinen6579
    @vesajarvinen65794 ай бұрын

    Let the man speak 😯

  • @davidmennie4933
    @davidmennie49334 ай бұрын

    That was absolutely brilliant well done gentlemen

  • @tomkraft1769
    @tomkraft17694 ай бұрын

    Super video. I thought 3 hours would have been a stretch, but after watching, I wished it was even longer. Thanks. Where can I buy a copy of It's Got to Be Perfect ? Are any still available? Thanks again.

  • @the45er
    @the45er4 ай бұрын

    This was a great video. Enjoyed every minute. Anthony did a good job but I wish he would have let George complete his thought more often. He sort of reminded me of Hannity! LOL Anyway, thanks to both of you for a very informative and enjoyable video.

  • @shaundocherty5591
    @shaundocherty55914 ай бұрын

    Brilliant interview 👍

  • @alanrobinson3549
    @alanrobinson35494 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info. my mind is spinning with all this info. George can you please do a video on game shooting and how you approach a peg, to shot pheasants. or better please write a book. Thanks again Regards Alan Robinson

  • @duncnz9128
    @duncnz91284 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that guys , excellent work . George are you going o do a reprint / update of your book ? Someone borrowed mine and it disappeared . Cheers Dunc

  • @shaynecompton1602
    @shaynecompton16024 ай бұрын

    "They shot 4 birds and you hit 8". My favorite comment of the interview.

  • @skipmole612
    @skipmole6123 ай бұрын

    The elephant in the room being George's ever increasing weight. You need to get in shape George, ASAP.

  • @keithmills7298
    @keithmills72984 ай бұрын

    Jesus let the man answer the questions.

  • @mikea7942
    @mikea7942Ай бұрын

    George appears to be a polite and patient man.

  • @kennethyanni1845
    @kennethyanni18454 ай бұрын

    Great!!!!!!

  • @tonywilliams4449
    @tonywilliams44494 ай бұрын

    Holy crap, you can’t expect a guy to hear 50 questions and remember an answer them all you should’ve had a script and you should’ve only given him a couple of things at once not well done, especially towards a person of George’s caliber. He deserved better.

  • @zlobln
    @zlobln2 ай бұрын

    Wish you would do this interview over again and let George answer the questions without the repeated repeated interruptions.

  • @markbennett9043
    @markbennett90434 ай бұрын

    Yes let him speak

  • @willsimpson8937
    @willsimpson89374 ай бұрын

    Interesting thought at 1:50:34 when you tell us that by shooting swing through you give yourself a 50% advantage.

  • @petermitchell9551
    @petermitchell95514 ай бұрын

    perfect

  • @Robonthemoor
    @Robonthemoor4 ай бұрын

    Who has Anthony interviewed? Himself 🤷‍♂️ get in there G👍

  • @robertlindblad919
    @robertlindblad9194 ай бұрын

    Not forget Antonio Matarese olsou great guys 👍💪

  • @Arfabiscuit
    @Arfabiscuit3 ай бұрын

    The greatest shot of all time JD is

  • @michaelplank8966
    @michaelplank89664 ай бұрын

    Anthony will learn as he gets older and gets more muture let George talk all George has is complete confidence hes so different than most shooters

  • @Chris_P_Bacon0788
    @Chris_P_Bacon07884 ай бұрын

    1:48 he was about to call George ‘the best shooter in the world’ then had to check himself 😂😂😂

  • @joelmoussion9247
    @joelmoussion92474 ай бұрын

    C'était très intéressant dommage qu'Anthony parle trop et coupe souvent la parole à Georges

  • @mortentersby9954
    @mortentersby99544 ай бұрын

    George Digweed must be the most patient man in the world, this guy Anthony is totally spoiled the interview by trying to sound clever.

  • @uswee
    @uswee13 күн бұрын

    What was the advice from the rugby player at 5.10.

  • @EMPI75
    @EMPI753 ай бұрын

    very interesting content, only the interviewer has to work on his patience , he is interrupting way to often

  • @daviddevcich7316
    @daviddevcich73164 ай бұрын

    a very good interviw , but A very frustrating interviwer.

  • @user-nj4mi4iy4j
    @user-nj4mi4iy4j4 ай бұрын

    Please let george answer a question with annoying run on questioning

  • @davescully8216
    @davescully82164 ай бұрын

    he's talking about Pietro Mastroeni

  • @jasonkurczak3178
    @jasonkurczak31784 ай бұрын

    Curious about the worms mentioned

  • @johnt34aus
    @johnt34aus3 ай бұрын

    Anthony is not great as an interviewer! He butts in too much! Let George finish what he is going to say. George is just superhuman! What a great shot!

  • @williambartlett8595
    @williambartlett85954 ай бұрын

    Great video, guys, but FFS George, as a medic get a grip on your weight. I worry about you, man:-))

  • @Marcus-yc1ob
    @Marcus-yc1ob4 ай бұрын

    Hi anthony, two things , you are a better shot than intervieuwer , the amount of time you spend on this video answering the question you just asked George yourself was cringeworthy to see, because of this you talked at least one third of the intervieuw about yourself, a missed change to get more out of this intervieuw with the geat master. Second thing i would have loved to hear from George his opinion about the other shooting techniek , which applies for the less talented amoungst us ( read 75 % ) how to hit game or clay targets with some sort of barrel awareness instead of purely shooting instinctively wise . If you shoot instinctively ( seeing no lead pictures due to the absence of where the barrel is when you pull the trigger ) like the majorety of us the tuition that people like George and so many other top shots give do not make sence to the averaged shot. As we all know we cannot transfer, buy , or rent talent from super talented sportsman like George, or tennisplayers like Federer . In this contest you should have a look at the very best video on this sublect so far ever made by TGS instinctive shooting 101! With former world champion fitasc 2014 Ed Solomons , anyway you have at least one very import question for George the next time you intervieuw hem, and do not try to answer this question before he does 😉 bye for now, Marcus de Koff from the Netherlands

  • @davidmennie4933

    @davidmennie4933

    4 ай бұрын

    I thought it was brilliant and obviously there is more to come probably through subscription,Anthony did a great job peeling the onion

  • @andymac6974

    @andymac6974

    4 ай бұрын

    His constant interruptions are infuriating, what is it with Americans

  • @SuperSport48

    @SuperSport48

    4 ай бұрын

    I’ve only watched about 10-15 minutes of the whole video (but what I’ve gathered so far) Anthony at the beginning basically said he was gonna butt in and ask him questions so it was gonna be interactive and we could follow the timeline of his early years. And that’s a pretty lengthy comment so his interruptions must of really got to you, all I can say is set up your own production team with Chris Claxton himself, bring George in for however many weeks and let’s see your interview with him sir.

  • @John-uo1qf

    @John-uo1qf

    4 ай бұрын

    @@andymac6974 Americans struggle with the listening thing

  • @edwardwatson6606
    @edwardwatson66064 ай бұрын

    Ok let’s get going …

  • @spitznaglec16
    @spitznaglec162 ай бұрын

    Sounds more like an interrogation than an interview.

  • @lisagrimmett6957
    @lisagrimmett69572 ай бұрын

    George was just about to address a swing though when you feel your gun is getting too fast and was interrupted. Uh!!

  • @farmerkev09
    @farmerkev094 ай бұрын

    Why ask a question then ramble on for what seams ages …..

  • @spitznaglec16
    @spitznaglec162 ай бұрын

    The more I watch this the more I get mad.

  • @Russell-iw5ji
    @Russell-iw5ji4 ай бұрын

    I tried hard to watch, but I got so frustrated listening to Anthony ramble on and interrupt, I can't do it. I'm out.

  • @TheJunior3276
    @TheJunior32764 ай бұрын

    Tony Boy shut up. Johnny carson said let his guest do what thay do. Stop interupting this man. I d like to hear what he had to say. Painfull to try to watch. You probably never heard of me cause ive never heard of you.

  • @michaelplank8966
    @michaelplank89664 ай бұрын

    My i being to hard on Antony he does like the limelight he was just over enthusiastic heal get better i do enjoy watching them all shoot i just they shoot 20 gauge

  • @richardminter7451
    @richardminter74514 ай бұрын

    Less Anthony and more George would be good.

  • @ricardomoonbeam8530
    @ricardomoonbeam8530Ай бұрын

    At some points it takes patience to let the interviewer finish his overly long questions and interruptions. Diggers did well.

  • @tonywilliams4449
    @tonywilliams44494 ай бұрын

    Very difficult for me to watch the guy doing the interviewing likes to hear himself speak way too much. Let George speak.

  • @rotasaustralis
    @rotasaustralis4 ай бұрын

    What is it with Americans contually interrupting with 10 part, semi answered questions? I thought Materase was supposed to be interviewing George. The ruination of what could have been a good interview.

  • @michaelplank8966
    @michaelplank89664 ай бұрын

    Anthony is so bad at interviewing anybody he doesn't let people talk he wants the limelight very rude

  • @Bamagolfer35226
    @Bamagolfer352264 ай бұрын

    Ask one question at a time then shut up !!!!

  • @alland2987
    @alland29874 ай бұрын

    You talk too much Anthony, PLS let Sir George finish his words, it is very impolite to interrupt George time and time again , it is a horrible interviews Anthony didn’t even realize how rude you are.

  • @graemetodd3069
    @graemetodd30694 ай бұрын

    Matarese great shooter, worst interviewer, waffle waffle ........voice of a spray deodorant....shut up and stop interupting the GOAT.

  • @bobbythompson3544
    @bobbythompson35444 ай бұрын

    Terrible interviewing!

  • @mitchwhatley3169
    @mitchwhatley3169Ай бұрын

    George, great info when you were allowed to answer. Anthony, stick to shooting and leave interviews to others! You were the rudest & annal interviewer I’ve ever seen!

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