American Skeet
A round of skeet consists of 25 targets in a set sequence of singles and simultaneous doubles. Squads of five shooters take their turns from eight shooting stations. Each squad member takes two singles and one double from stations 1, 2, 6, and 7. Two singles are taken from stations 3, 4, 5, and 8. The 25th target is taken after the first target is missed or as a final target (low house #8) after 24 kills. Targets are thrown a distance of 60 yards.
Variations in the angles of the targets presented from the “high” and “low” house result from the shooter moving from station to station. American Skeet is the only discipline that has regular, specific tournament events for sub-bore shotguns: 20, 28, and .410.
THE SKEET SHOOTING FIELD
When shooting single targets, always shoot for the high house first. When shooting doubles, always shoot at the target from the closer house first. For example, if you are shooting a double at station 2, you must shoot at the high house first.
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SKEET DOUBLES
Shooters, in squads of five, start on station 1, shooting one pair of doubles each to station 7. Then they reverse, shooting one pair each from stations 7 through 1. On station 4, shooters must shoot the high house target first. On reversing, (shooting 7 through 1), they must shoot the low house target first. In tournaments, the events are on a total of 50 (or 100) targets with the last pair shot on station 1. Unlike regular skeet, in Doubles there is no option which is shot when the first target of a round is missed. Scoring is one point per hit target.
The video below shows the single targets from each station. Notice the hold points where the gun starts, the look points in the red ovals and how the gun stays ahead of the target throughout the shot sequence. The video is best viewed in half speed or less.
INTERNATIONAL SKEET
Olympic International Shooting Skeet Field
LRSTC has the only, open International Skeet field in Maryland. Available on field #6 by request. The decision on whether the field can be converted over at any given time is determined by the club manager. You can request this at the front desk.
The official sanctioning body for Olympic International shooting and record keeping is USA Shooting. Membership is $40/yr. A good novice score is 65/100. Shoot in the high 90’s and expect to be recruited for the Olympics. Even the best in the world rarely scores 100%.
HOW IS INTERNATIONAL SKEET DIFFERENT FROM AMERICAN SKEET?
Targets are about 30% faster. Targets should hit 72 yard, “striped” marker poles. The game is low gun with the stock toe touching waist at elbow level. All easy incoming targets are eliminated. Random delayed pulling, 0 – 3 seconds. There is no “first miss” option shot or established “first bird dead” on doubles. Max: 7/8 oz. of shot usually at 1,350 f/sec
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Shooting Sequence
| Station | Targets |
| 1 | High single, then doubles |
| 2 | High single, then doubles |
| 3 | High single, then doubles |
| 4 | High single, Low Single |
| 5 | Low single, then doubles |
| 6 | Low single, then doubles |
| 7 | Doubles only |
| 4 | High doubles, Low doubles |
| 8 | High single, Low Single — shooter stays on station for both shots |
What is Modified International Skeet?
Modified International SKeet is the same as Olympic Style except that the target speed is reduced to American skeet speed and up to 1 1/8 oz. loads are acceptable. This allows it to be shot on any of our skeet fields at any time using the shooting sequence above.
At home practice:
Please insure that your gun is unloaded.
In low-gun stance, point barrel bead on a ceiling corner that will replicate the height of a normal target. Slowly lift and mount the stock while keeping the bead on the corner spot. Gripping the stock tightly will cause the bead to move off target – be gentle. Increase speed as skill improves. Then practice lift and swing mount while keeping bead along the ceiling/wall line. Start very slowly and increase speed with success. Use a gentle stock grip. Expect arms to get tired very quickly.
INTERNATIONAL SKEET
Olympic International Shooting Skeet Field
LRSTC has the only, open International Skeet field in Maryland. Available on field #6 by request. The decision on whether the field can be converted over at any given time is determined by the club manager. You can request this at the front desk.
The official sanctioning body for Olympic International shooting and record keeping is USA Shooting. Membership is $40/yr. A good novice score is 65/100. Shoot in the high 90’s and expect to be recruited for the Olympics. Even the best in the world rarely scores 100%.
HOW IS INTERNATIONAL SKEET DIFFERENT FROM AMERICAN SKEET?
Targets are about 30% faster. Targets should hit 72 yard, “striped” marker poles. The game is low gun with the stock toe touching waist at elbow level. All easy incoming targets are eliminated. Random delayed pulling, 0 – 3 seconds. There is no “first miss” option shot or established “first bird dead” on doubles. Max: 7/8 oz. of shot usually at 1,350 f/sec
NEVER GO PAST THE HOUSES INTO THE FIELD
Shooting Sequence
| Station | Targets |
| 1 | High single, then doubles |
| 2 | High single, then doubles |
| 3 | High single, then doubles |
| 4 | High single, Low Single |
| 5 | Low single, then doubles |
| 6 | Low single, then doubles |
| 7 | Doubles only |
| 4 | High doubles, Low doubles |
| 8 | High single, Low Single — shooter stays on station for both shots |
What is Modified International Skeet?
Modified International SKeet is the same as Olympic Style except that the target speed is reduced to American skeet speed and up to 1 1/8 oz. loads are acceptable. This allows it to be shot on any of our skeet fields at any time using the shooting sequence above.
At home practice:
Please insure that your gun is unloaded.
In low-gun stance, point barrel bead on a ceiling corner that will replicate the height of a normal target. Slowly lift and mount the stock while keeping the bead on the corner spot. Gripping the stock tightly will cause the bead to move off target – be gentle. Increase speed as skill improves. Then practice lift and swing mount while keeping bead along the ceiling/wall line. Start very slowly and increase speed with success. Use a gentle stock grip. Expect arms to get tired very quickly.
Standard Trap
Olympic International Shooting Skeet Field
Standard Trap is the most basic of all trap disciplines. Players shoot at targets moving away from you at perdictable angles. The horizontal direction is randomized with a maximum angle of 22 degrees measured from a line from the trap to the middle station. The height at which the targets are thrown is constant. The distance is constant at 50 yards.
Handicap Trap
The shooter stands further back than 16 yards – but no longer than 27 yards. The ATA reviews handicap yardage for shooters every 1,000 targets as part of their handicap system.
How to Play
“The most basic of all the trap disciplines. Standard targets are thrown as singles. The horizontal direction is randomized with a maximum angle of 22 degrees measured from a line from the trap to the middle station. The height at which the targets are thrown is constant. The distance is constant at 50 yards. A squad of five
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Wobble Trap
Wobble Trap is a variation of standard trap. The main differences are more extreme target flight paths than those seen in standard trap shooting (the trap oscillates up and down as well as side to side).
Although this version of trap is not sanctioned by the ATA, many shooters consider it to be both more challenging and engaging as well as a more realistic preparation for bird hunting. More experienced shooters will often shoot from the Skeet positions to increase the difficulty.
How to Play
“The most basic of all the trap disciplines. Standard targets are thrown as singles. The horizontal direction is randomized with a maximum angle of 22 degrees measured from a line from the trap to the middle station. The height at which the targets are thrown is variable. The distance is variable at 50 yards. A squad of five in rotation from five stations arrayed in an arc located 16 yards behind the trap house; 5 targets are thrown at each station, after which the shooters move to the next station on their right. A round is 25 targets with one shot allowed at each target.”
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Gun Supplies, Cleaners, and a selection of hats and clothing are also available Gun Supplies, Cleaners, and a selection of hats and clothing are also available *All prices are subject to change without notice. Prices listed do not include tax where applicable.