Skeet shooting is a fast-paced shotgun sport where participants shoot at clay targets launched from two fixed houses at varying angles. A standard round of American Skeet consists of 25 targets shot from 8 different stations arranged in a semi-circle. 

Standard Shooting Sequence (25 Targets)

A squad of up to five shooters moves through the stations in numerical order, taking turns at each. 

• Stations 1 & 2: High single, Low single, then a High/Low double (4 shots per station).
• Stations 3, 4, & 5: High single and Low single only (2 shots per station).
• Stations 6 & 7: High single, Low single, then a Low/High double (4 shots per station).
• Station 8: High single, then Low single (2 shots total).
• The “Option” (25th Shot): Your first missed target in the round must be re-shot immediately as an “option.” If you hit all 24 targets perfectly, the 25th shot is taken as a final target from the Low House at Station 8. 

Key Equipment & Safety

• Shotguns: Typically 12, 20, 28 gauge, or .410 bore. Over-and-under or semi-automatic styles are common because they can fire two shots quickly for doubles.
• Ammunition: Standard rounds use #9 shot.
• Chokes: Most shooters use a “Skeet” choke, which provides a wide, consistent spread for close-range crossing targets.
• Safety: Mandatory eye and ear protection must be worn at all times on the field.

Field Layout Overview

The skeet field is designed as a semi-circle with a 21-yard radius. 

Feature	Description
High House	Located on the left; launches targets from 10 feet above ground.
Low House	Located on the right; launches targets from 3.5 feet above ground.
Stations 1-7	Arranged in an arc from the High House to the Low House.
Station 8	Located exactly midway between the High and Low Houses (the center of the arc).
Target Crossing Point	Targets from both houses must cross at a point 15 feet above the ground, 18 feet in front of Station 8.

Field Layout Diagram

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