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“LOST”; if a shooter suffers a third or subsequent malfunction of gun or“LOST” and

“LOST”

;
9.16.10.1.7

slipped to the "safe" position by recoil of the first shot, or any

reason attributable to the fault of the shooter, the result of the

first shot must be scored and the second target declared
the shooter fails to fire his second shot because the safety has
“LOST”
;
9.16.10.1.8

for the targets but before the targets appear and he shoots the

second shot, the first target shall be recorded

second target must be scored according to the result of the

second shot.;
if a shot is discharged involuntarily after the shooter has called“LOST” and the
9.16.10.1.8.1

for the targets but before the targets appear and the shooter

does not shoot a second shot then the first target shall be

scored

the result of the second shot only.
if a shot is discharged involuntarily after the shooter has called“LOST” and the double must be repeated to determine
9.16.10.1.8.2

round the targets must be declared

9.16.10.1.8.3

reason, the result of the first shot must be recorded and the

second target declared “
for a second or subsequent involuntary discharge in the same“LOST” and “LOST”a shooter fails to fire at the second target without an allowableLOST”;
9.16.10.1.8.4

malfunction of gun or cartridge prevents the firing of the second

shot, the result of the first shot must be recorded “
If the shooter shoots at the first target but an allowableHIT“ or “
LOST“

second shot only.
and the double repeated to determine the result of the
9.16.10.1.8.5

already in the same round (see Rule violations 9.13.3.4.1.2).
The time limit is violated and the shooter has been warned
9.17.0 RULES for SKEET

9.17.1 CONDUCT OF A ROUND OF SKEET

9.17.1.1

ammunition and all equipment necessary to complete the

round. The Referee must take charge and when all preliminary

procedures are completed (names, numbers, Assistant

Referees, test firing, viewing of targets etc.) give the command
The squad must assemble on the range with sufficient
“START”.

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9.17.2 METHOD

9.17.2.1

ready to shoot. The first shooter must move onto Station 1, load

the gun with one (1) cartridge only, adopt the

POSITION

"GO"

target from the high house must be thrown within an indefinite

period varying randomly from zero (0) to a maximum of three

(3) seconds (see
The members of the squad must gather safely near Station 1READY(see Rule 9.17.10) and call clearly "PULL", "LOS",, or some other signal or command, after which a regularRule 6.3.22.6, 9.17.9.2.1 and 9.17.9.2.2).
9.17.2.1.1

remain on the Station, adopt the

the gun with two (2) cartridges, call and fire at a regular double.
When the result of the shot is known, the first shooter mustREADY POSITION, and load
9.17.2.1.2

leave the Station (see
When the results of both shots are known the first shooter mustRule 9.17.3).
9.17.2.2

shooter and so on until all the members of the squad have each

shot the required sequence on Station 1.
The second shooter must then do likewise, followed by the third
9.17.2.3

required number of targets in the required sequence followed in

turn by each member of the squad. This rotation will continue

until all the required Stations have been shot by all members of

the squad.
Shooter No.1 must then move onto Station 2 and shoot the
9.17.2.3.1 Target Shooting Sequence for Qualification and Finals

Rounds

Station Target Order

1
Single High Double High – Low
2
Single High Double High – Low
3

Single High

Single Low
Single High Double High - Low
4

Double Low - High
Double High – Low
5
Single Low Double Low - High
6
Single Low Double Low - High
7
Double Low - High
8
Single High Single Low
9.17.2.4
Only one (1) shot may be fired at each target.
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9.17.3 MOVING ON TO STATIONS

9.17.3.1

shooting turn, before the Referee's order to shoot or before the

previous shooter has completed his shooting and has left the

Station.
No shooter in the squad may advance to the Station before his
9.17.3.2

next Station:
No shooter having shot on one Station may proceed toward the
9.17.3.2.1

on that Station;
until all members of the squad have completed their shooting
9.17.3.2.2
in such a way as to interfere with another shooter;
9.17.3.2.3
in such a way as to impede the duties of the match officials.
9.17.3.3 Gun Safety

9.17.3.3.1

waiting to move to another Station.
All guns must be kept open and empty when moving to or
9.17.3.4 Notes on Station 8

they must stand in their shooting order behind the Referee who

should be positioned approximately five (5) meters from Station

8 on an imaginary line drawn between the centers of Station 8

and Station 4.
: when the squad advances to Station 8,
9.17.3.4.1

must:
After the Referee has declared “START” each shooter in turn
9.17.3.4.1.1
take position for the HIGH house target ;
9.17.3.4.1.2
load the gun with one (1) cartridge only;
9.17.3.4.1.3
adopt the READY position;
9.17.3.4.1.4
call for the target;
9.17.3.4.1.5
shoot at the high house target then;
9.17.3.4.1.6

crossing post)

9.17.3.4.1.7
turn clockwise (to the right, in the direction of the targetand only then, after completing the turn:take position for the LOW house target;
9.17.3.4.1.8
load the gun with one (1) cartridge only;
9.17.3.4.1.9
adopt the READY position;
9.17.3.4.1.10
call for the target;
9.17.3.4.1.11
shoot at the low house target;
9.17.3.4.1.12

leave the Station and move to the rear of the line of shooters

who have still to shoot. Each shooter will do the same in

succession.
when the result of this last shot is known, the shooter must
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9.17.3.5 Leaving the Range

9.17.3.5.1

of the squad have completed their shooting and signed the

score sheet, or the Referee has given permission.
No shooter may leave the shooting range until all the members
9.17.4 CARTRIDGES LOADING SEQUENCE

9.17.4.1

Stations where only one (1) single is to be shot, the gun must

be loaded with one (1) cartridge only.
On Station 8 for both the High and the Low targets and other
9.17.4.2

shot, two (2) cartridges must be loaded before calling for the

first single target.
On all other Stations where two (2) single targets are to be
9.17.4.3

gun to be loaded with two (2) cartridges, the shooter must not

open the gun after calling for, or shooting at the first of the

singles before calling for the second target.
During singles target shooting on Stations which require the
9.17.4.4

shooter opens the gun he must receive a warning for the first

occurrence. For a second or subsequent occurrence in the

same round the target(s) must be declared “

9.17.4.5

and after calling for or shooting at the first target remembers,

and either opens his gun to load or he raises his hand to ask

permission of the Referee to load his gun, the target will be

declared

9.17.5 TIME LIMITS

9.17.5.1

previous shooter has left the Station, within (15) seconds a

shooter must:
If after calling for the target(s), inadvertently or deliberately, theLOST“.In case a shooter forgets to load the second barrel in singles“LOST”.After the Referee has given the signal to “START“, or after the
9.17.5.1.1
stand with both feet entirely within the Station boundaries;
9.17.5.1.2
take position ;
9.17.5.1.3
load the gun;
9.17.5.1.4
adopt the READY position (see Rule 9.17.10.);
9.17.5.1.5
call for the first target in the required sequence for that Station.
9.17.5.2

from the same Station this should be completed in the shortest

time possible but not to exceed ten (10) seconds between

shooting at the first single target and calling for the second

single target and a further ten (10) seconds between shooting

at the second (or only single) target and calling for the double.
When a further single target and/or a double is to be fired at
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9.17.6 VIEWING of TARGETS

9.17.6.1

may on Station 1, see one (1) regular target from each trap

prior to the start of the round.
The first squad on each range and on each day of competition
9.17.6.2

ask to have one (1) trial target thrown after each irregular

target, or one (1) trial double thrown after an irregular double,

provided the irregular target was not fired upon or both targets

of an irregular double were not fired upon.
If the Referee declares a “NO BIRD“, the shooter may also
9.17.6.3 Interruption

If a round of shooting is interrupted for more than five (5)

minutes because of a technical malfunction that is not the fault

of a shooter, before the competition resumes the squad must

be allowed to view one (1) regular target from each trap.

9.17.7 SIGHTING on the RANGES

9.17.7.1 Sighting

9.17.7.1.1

conducted immediately before a round on Stations 1, 2 and 3

only but only with the permission of the Referee. A shooter is

not permitted to go beyond Station 3 prior to the start of the

round.
Aiming exercises with a closed but empty gun may be
9.17.7.2

8 before calling for the target(s), is the shooter permitted to

raise the gun to the shoulder and sight for a few seconds. The

shooter must then return to the
After the Referee has ordered “START”, only on Station 1 andREADY position (described in
Rule 9.17.10.
) before calling for the target(s).
9.17.8 TARGET DISTANCES and ELEVATIONS

9.17.8.1 Jury Check

Skeet traps must be set before the start of competitions

according to the specifications in

must be examined, approved and sealed by the Jury prior to

each day of competition.
Rule 6.3.22.3.4 The settings
9.17.8.2 Irregular Trajectory

Any target flying along a path other than that specified in angle,

elevation or distance must be considered irregular.

9.17.9 TIMER

9.17.9.1

acoustic-mechanical system which is so installed as to allow

the operator to see and hear the shooters.
The traps must be operated by an electrical-mechanical or an
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9.17.9.2

be used (see
For all ISSF supervised competitions an automatic timer mustRule 6.3.22.6).
9.17.9.2.1

indefinite period varying randomly from instant release up to a

maximum of three (3) seconds after the shooter has called for

the target(s).
This device must allow for the release of the targets within an
9.17.9.2.2 Note:

be used, it must be so constructed as to randomly insert a

delay of 0.2 seconds (to mimic a Referee‘s reaction time) to 3

seconds. (see
If an acoustic (microphone) target release system is toRule 6.3.22.6)
9.17.9.3

button (or switch) must be used to release the double targets.
The release device must be so constructed that only one (1)
9.17.10 READY POSITION

9.17.10.1

the competitor must stand in the
At the moment the shooter calls and until the target(s) appearsREADY position with:
9.17.10.1.1
both feet entirely within the shooting Station boundaries;
9.17.10.1.2
holding the gun with both hands (see Figure 1) ;
9.17.10.1.3
the gun stock in contact with the body;
9.17.10.1.4

and clearly visible to the Referee standing in the correct

position.
the toe of the stock on or below the ISSF Official Marker Tape
9.17.10.1.5 Ready Position

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9.17.11 MARKER TAPE

9.17.11.1

ISSF Official Marker Tape must be worn. The ISSF Official

Marker Tape being:
To aid the Referee in controlling the position of the gun the
9.17.11.1.1

border.
250mm long, 30mm wide and of yellow color with a black
9.17.11.1.2 this must be permanently affixed

the outer garment.
on the appropriate side of
9.17.11.2 Marker Tape Check

9.17.11.2.1

training to check the position of all competitor’s official marker

tapes.
The Jury must implement a program during the hours of official
9.17.11.2.2 The correct position of the Marker Tape must be checked

as follows:

9.17.11.2.2.1
any pockets of the shooting vest must be empty;
9.17.11.2.2.2

fully closed upward angled position with no upward lift of the

shoulders;
the trigger arm, touching the body, must then be bent into the
9.17.11.2.2.3

below the tip of the elbow (see drawing 9.17.10.1.5). An

indelible mark must be made on the shooting vest below the

Marker Tape.
the Marker Tape must be affixed permanently, horizontally
9.17.11.2.3

subjected to re-check.
All illegal markers will be required to be properly positioned and
9.17.12 REFUSED TARGET

9.17.12.1
A shooter may refuse a target if:
9.17.12.1.1
a target is not released within the proper time (see Note)
9.17.12.1.2
in a “double” the targets are not released simultaneously;
9.17.12.1.3
the shooter is visibly disturbed;
9.17.12.1.4

faulty trajectory.
the Referee agrees that a target was irregular because of a
9.17.12.1.5 Note:

pull target without shooting is not permitted.
Following or pointing with the gun at a "slow" or "fast"Rule 9.13.3.4.1.5
will apply.

9.17.12.2 Procedure by Shooter

9.17.12.2.1

his READY position, opening the gun and raising an arm. The

Referee must then give his decision.
The shooter refusing a target must indicate this by changing
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9.17.13 “NO BIRD”

9.17.13.1

these Rules.
A “NO BIRD” target is one which is not thrown according to
9.17.13.2

responsibility.
The “NO BIRD” decision is always the Referee’s
9.17.13.3

repeated whether hit or not.
A target declared “NO BIRD” by the Referee must always be
9.17.13.4

fires. However, if the Referee calls “

as possible after the shooter has fired, the Referee’s decision

must stand and the target(s) must be repeated regardless of

whether the target(s) were
A Referee should attempt to call “NO BIRD” before the shooterNO BIRD” as, or as soon"HIT" or not.
9.17.13.5 A “NO BIRD” (or “NO BIRDS”) must be declared EVEN IF

THE SHOOTER HAS FIRED
when:
9.17.13.5.1
a “broken” target emerges;
9.17.13.5.2

being used in the competition or official training is thrown;
a target of a distinctly different color from that of the others
9.17.13.5.3
two (2) targets are thrown in “singles”;
9.17.13.5.4
a target is thrown from the wrong trap house;
9.17.13.5.5
a shooter shoots out of turn;
9.17.13.5.6

in a round;
a shooter suffers a simultaneous discharge no more than twice
9.17.13.5.7

not received a previous warning in that round (see

9.13.3.4.1.3
the shooter’s READY position is incorrect and the shooter hasRule) ;
9.17.13.5.8
the Referee detects an initial violation of the time limit (see
Rule violations 9.13.3.4.1.2
);
9.17.13.5.9

some external cause, after calling for the target(s) ;
the Referee is satisfied that the shooter was visibly disturbed by
9.17.13.5.10

was “

must always consult the Assistant Referees before making a

final decision;
the Referee, for some reason, cannot decide whether the targetHIT” , “LOST” or “NO BIRD“ In this case the Referee
9.17.13.5.11

position in a round (see
the Referee detects an initial violation of the shooter's footRule violations 9.13.3.4.1.1).
9.17.13.5.12
a shooter suffers an allowable malfunction of gun or cartridge.
9.17.13.6 A “NO BIRD” must be declared PROVIDED THE SHOOTER

HAS NOT FIRED
when:
9.17.13.6.1
a target is thrown before the shooter’s call;
9.17.13.6.2
a target is thrown after a period exceeding three (3) seconds;
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9.17.13.6.3
a target’s trajectory is irregular;
9.17.13.6.4
there is an allowable malfunction of gun or cartridge.
9.17.13.7 Additional “NO BIRD” Rules applying to "Doubles"

9.17.13.7.1

double thrown, to determine the result of both shots when:
Both targets must be declared “NO BIRDS” and a repeat
9.17.13.7.1.1
either target is irregular (see Note) ;
9.17.13.7.1.2
a single target is thrown in “doubles”;
9.17.13.7.1.3

two (2) attempts on any one Station, if the same situation

occurs for a third time the first target must declared a

the second
the first shot breaks both targets (a shooter is permitted only“HIT” and“LOST”;
9.17.13.7.1.4
fragments from the first target break the second target;
9.17.13.7.1.5
the targets collide;
9.17.13.7.1.6

and is unable to fire the first shot;
the shooter suffers an allowable malfunction of gun or cartridge
9.17.13.7.1.7
both shots are fired simultaneously (see Rule 9.17.14).
9.17.13.7.1.8 Note:

immediately after the shooter fires, no claim for an irregular

target or targets must be permitted if either target was fired

upon, when the irregularity claim is based solely upon an

alleged “QUICK PULL”, an alleged “SLOW PULL" or a

deviation from the prescribed lines of flight. Otherwise if the

shooter fires the result(s) must be recorded.
Unless the Referee calls “NO BIRD(s)” before, as, or
9.17.14 SIMULTANEOUS DISCHARGE

9.17.14.1

two (2) shots are discharged simultaneously by a shooter a

maximum of two (2) times in a round.
The single or double must be declared “NO BIRD(S)” when
9.17.14.2

round when shooting at a single target, it must be scored

“
If a shooter has a third or subsequent occurrence in the sameLOST”.
9.17.14.3

round when shooting at "doubles", the targets must be scored

“
If a shooter has a third or subsequent occurrence in the sameLOST” and “LOST”.
9.17.14.4

shooter that the gun is in need of repair, then action may be

taken as in
If after a simultaneous discharge the Referee agrees with theRules 9.8.6.1 or 9.8.6.2 (malfunction).
9.17.15 “LOST” TARGET

9.17.15.1
A target(s) must also be declared “LOST” when:
9.17.15.1.1
it is not “HIT” (see Rule 9.10.4);
9.17.15.1.2
it is “HIT” outside the boundaries;
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9.17.15.1.3
It is only "dusted" and no visible piece is broken from it;
9.17.15.1.4

target for which he has called;
a shooter, for no permitted reason, does not shoot at a regular
9.17.15.1.5

released the safety or has forgotten to load;
the shooter is unable to fire his gun because he has not
9.17.15.1.6

or touches the safety catch before the Referee has inspected

the gun;
after a malfunction of gun or cartridge, a shooter opens the gun
9.17.15.1.7

cartridge in that round;
a shooter suffers a third or subsequent malfunction of gun or
9.17.15.1.8
a shooter’s READY position is not according to Rule 9.17.10
and the shooter has been warned once already (YELLOW

CARD) in the same round (see

9.13.3.4.1.7)
Rule 9.13.3.4.1.3 and;
9.17.15.1.9

already (YELLOW CARD) in the same round (see

9.13.3.4.1.2 and 9.13.3.4.1.7)
the time limit is violated and the shooter has been warned onceRule;
9.17.15.1.10

has called for the target but before the target(s) appears.
in singles, a shot is discharged involuntarily after the shooter
9.17.15.1.11

warned once already (YELLOW CARD) in the same round (see
the shooter's foot position is violated and the shooter has been
Rule 9.13.3.4.1.1 and 9.13.3.4.1.7)
.
9.17.15.1.12

8), and the shooter has been warned once already (YELLOW

CARD) in the same round the target must be declared “

(see Rule 9.13.3.4.1.4 and 9.13.3.4.1.7)
If a shooter opens his gun between singles (except on StationLOST”.
9.17.15.2 Additional “LOST” Target Rules Applying to “Doubles”

In addition to

apply in the case of “doubles”:
Rule 9.17.15.1 (above), the following must also
9.17.15.2.1

allowable malfunction on the second shot, the first target must

be declared

result of the second shot only. Likewise if the shooter breaks

the first target with the first shot it must be declared

the double repeated to establish the result of the second shot

only. In both cases the shooter must shoot at both targets in

the repeated double.
if a shooter misses the first target in a double and suffers an“LOST” and the double repeated to establish the"HIT" and
9.17.15.2.2

“
each target in a “double” must be declared “LOST” andLOST” when:
9.17.15.2.2.1

target of a regular double for which he has called;
a shooter, for no permitted reason, fails to fire at a the first
9.17.15.2.2.2
a shooter fires at both targets in inverse order

9.16.10.1.6

cartridge in that round on the first shot and cannot fire the

second barrel, the double must be scored

if a malfunction occurs on the second shot and the shooter

opens the gun or touches the safety catch before the Referee

has inspected the gun, the result of the shot at the first target

must be scored according to the result and the second target

declared