Skeet shooting originated in the USA, but the English version has its own unique rulings. Targets are fired horizontally over the range from two houses of differing heights, one high and one low. Two firing positions are situated by each house with five others linking the two together at an equal distance through a semi- circular curve. A typical round comprises 25 targets.

 

 

Each shooter shoot's each in turn from each stand, starting at the left position under the high house. The first targets to be shot would be two singles (high then low house), followed by a simultaneous pair. These are shot from each stand except for 3 and 5 where only singles are shot. The 25th and final target will be either a repetition of the first target to be missed or a final single from the last shooting position. This is only used if the shooter is currently on a perfect score. Preceding the centre shooting position the high target must always be shot first on the pairs. At the centre position the shooter must inform the referee about which of the two from the pair they are going to shoot first. The remaining stands would see the low target shot first. The shooter has the option to call for the target with their gun pre-mounted or with their gun partially out oftheir shoulder.

You must use a size 9 shot or smaller, with loads up to 28 gr. Use cartridges that allow a manageable recoil, this is usually more comfortable for the shooter and allows a faster acquisition of the second target in the pairs.

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