There are two common misses in heeling, and Clay O'Brien Cooper breaks them down.

Trap vs. scoop: What's the difference? Clay O'Brien Cooper explains the difference and the perfect combination of the two.

The difference between the tension on the left and right rein can affect the way a heel horse works through the corner. Seven-time World Champion Clay O'Brien Cooper talks about how he balances the feel in the bridle reins on each horse

Does it actually matter which lead your heel horse leaves in?

The way the heeler holds the rope in his or her hand affects the ability to swing fast and hard and control the tip.

How much distance do you need between your hands and why? Clay O'Brien Cooper explains how the balance between his hands affects his roping.

How do you measure out your loop and coil size? Clay O'Brien Cooper has mastered the heel loop with these sizing suggestions.

What's the best way to dally to keep your fingers safe when heeling? Clay O'Brien Cooper talks about how not to cut your fingers off when dallying.

A horse's experience in the box can depend on whether he's heading or heeling, but it doesn't have to. Clay O'Brien Cooper explains how to release your heel horse's anxiety as you wait for the header to nod.

There's little worse in team roping than breaking the heeling barrier. How do you avoid this huge mistake? Clay O'Brien Cooper explains.

The key to a heel loop that catches two feet is the delivery of the bottom strand. Clay O'Brien Cooper explains the importance of using the bottom strand of your rope.

How your heel horse responds to pressure from the bridle reins can make or break your run. In this video, Clay O'Brien Cooper talks through how he teaches his heel horses to break at the poll and how that affects the rest of his run.

Each horse has unique needs in a warmup. Heel horses need a great stop, so building some stopping practice into your warmup is key.

Too much run and try in your heel horse? Clay O'Brien Cooper talks about how he addresses that challenge and how he isolates the problem and makes a correction and a change.