Complete Guide to Skeet Shooting for Beginners
Everything you need to know for your first round of skeet
10 min read
Beginner
Predictable target paths
Great for bird hunters
Pre-mounted gun allowed
What is Skeet Shooting?
Skeet is a clay target sport where you shoot crossing targets from two houses—one high, one low. You move through 8 stations in a semicircle, learning to hit targets at every angle.
Why beginners love it: Unlike trap or sporting clays, skeet targets always follow the same path. Once you learn a station, you know exactly where the clay will fly—making it easier to build repeatable technique.
What to Expect
Field Layout
- • 8 stations in a semicircle
- • High house on left, low house on right
- • Targets cross in the center
- • 25 targets per round
Target Presentation
- • High house: From left, 10 feet up
- • Low house: From right, 3.5 feet up
- • Singles: One target at a time
- • Doubles: Both houses at once
Who is Skeet For?
- Bird hunters wanting to practice crossing shots before season
- Beginners who want predictable targets to build fundamentals
- Competitors pursuing one of America's classic shotgun sports
- Anyone who enjoys the challenge of mastering a skill
Learn more: For detailed station sequences and rules, see our American Skeet Singles guide.
Ready to try it? Find a skeet range near you.
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Last updated: November 2024