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This kind of shooting is pitched too high (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sharp

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This might be a double definition.

'this kind of shooting' is the first definition.
'sharp' can be an answer for 'shooting' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'this kind of' bit.

'pitched too high' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'is' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sharp that I've seen before include "Incisive" , "factor in scoring?" , "Unscrupulous character" , "woman's name in Vanity Fair" , "Hurtful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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