Release clutch like a pro? Hardly! (3)
I believe the answer is:
lay
'release clutch' is the definition.
(as in to lay a clutch of eggs)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
(Other definitions for lay that I've seen before include "Not clerical or professionally qualified" , "Place (bet)" , "Put down (eg, card)" , "Arrange" , "Of bird, produce egg" .)