Sporting clays is a shooting sport where participants use shotguns to target clay pigeons (clays) thrown into the air from various launch points. Unlike traditional trap and skeet shooting, sporting clays offers a more diverse and challenging shooting experience. Courses typically feature multiple shooting stations set in natural surroundings, and participants move through the course to shoot at targets mimicking the flight patterns of birds. Sporting clays emphasize adaptability, accuracy, and a realistic hunting experience, making it a popular and engaging shotgun sport.