Complete Guide to Five Stand for Beginners
Everything you need to know for your first round of five stand
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Beginner
Sporting clays variety
No walking required
Fast rounds, affordable
What is Five Stand?
Five Stand delivers the variety of sporting clays in a compact format. You stand at 5 stations in a row while targets launch from 6-8 trap machines at different angles, speeds, and distances—no walking required.
Why beginners love it: You get the variety of sporting clays (crossers, incomers, rabbits) without the time and walking. A 25-target round takes 15-20 minutes—perfect for a weeknight shoot.
What to Expect
Field Layout
- • 5 stations in a straight line
- • 6-8 trap machines around the field
- • 25 targets per round
- • 15-20 minutes per round
Target Presentation
- • Singles: One target at a time
- • Report pairs: Second launches when you shoot
- • True pairs: Both at once
- • Variety: Crossers, incomers, outgoers, rabbits
Who is Five Stand For?
- Time-constrained shooters who want sporting clays variety in less time
- Beginners who want to try different target types without committing to a full course
- Hunters getting ready for season with varied practice
- League shooters looking for quick, competitive weeknight action
Learn more: For detailed rules and station sequences, see our Five Stand discipline guide.
Ready to try it? Find a five stand near you.
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Last updated: November 2024