American vs International

Listed below are the major differences between American and International versions of skeet:

Item	American	International / Olympic
Target Size	108mm	110mm
Target distance / ~speed	distance: 55m / 60y speed: ~50mph	distance: 67m / 73y speed: ~65mph
Target release	Immediate upon call	Variable delay: 0 to 3s
Target presentation	See table below	See table below
Ammo	Typically 1oz or 1-1/8oz (no max)	Max 24.5g (or ~7/8oz)
Ready position	Mounted	Low gun at ISSF marker tape
Time limit per station	none	30s per station

Differences between International & American skeet: Youtube video

Low gun ready position

Skeet Field

The field layout is the same between American Skeet and International Skeet

But, the target presentations are different…

Target Presentation (25 clays)

There will be 3x rounds for qualifying. See “BASiC League” section for more details

Youtube videos on how to hit the targets

Stations 1 to 4
Stations 5 to 8

ISSF Finals Format

After 3 rounds of qualifying, top 6 shooters will go shoot the final (ISSF format)