Videos tagged with International Skeet

This guide details the techniques and rules of Olympic Skeet, also known as International Skeet, featuring insights from Olympic legend Vincent Hancock. It emphasizes the importance of timing, positioning, and a specific 'sustained lead' shooting method, which requires a significantly larger lead than in American Skeet or Sporting Clays. The content highlights the unique challenges and rewarding nature of this discipline, encouraging viewers to try it.

This video covers the 1993 World Cup Shooting Competition and the PSE Desert Shootout archery event. It highlights various international shooting disciplines, including skeet, trap, rifle, and pistol, emphasizing the precision, speed, and concentration required. The archery segment showcases modern compound bows and competitive formats, detailing the skills and equipment needed for success in both sports.

This video introduces the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) and its programs, the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). Ben Berka from SSSF explains how these programs offer team-based shooting sports for youth, focusing on youth development, discipline, and character building. The discussion covers various shooting disciplines, participation numbers, coach recruitment, college scholarship opportunities, and the benefits of shooting sports for developing responsibility and life skills. The SSSF aims to introduce young people to safe and organized shooting activities, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the sport and its associated values.

Derek, the 2018 World All-Around Shotgun Champion, discusses the diverse disciplines within the championship, including American Trap, Skeet, Super Sporting, International Skeet, International Trap, ZZ Birds, and FITASC Sporting. He highlights the exceptional skill required for each discipline and shares his experience winning the championship by a significant margin. The interview also touches on the importance of competitive drive and the role of quality ammunition and firearms in achieving success.

World Champion Dania Vizzi discusses the dedication required for international skeet shooting, emphasizing daily practice (250 targets) and the crucial mental aspect of the game. She highlights the importance of training in varied lighting conditions to prepare for competition and advises aspiring shooters to start competing early to gain experience.

Frank Thompson, a two-time Olympian, shares insights into his shooting journey, starting with sporting clays and transitioning to skeet and international skeet. He emphasizes the importance of a strong work ethic, consistent practice, and the mental benefits derived from connecting with nature and simplifying life's priorities. Thompson highlights learning from animals and the value of self-reliance in mastering shooting skills.

This video features an interview with Olympic shooting legend Kim Rhode, discussing her career, experiences across multiple Olympic Games, and the different shotgun disciplines she has competed in. Rhode highlights the unique atmosphere of each Olympics, from Atlanta's home crowd advantage to Athens' historical ambiance and Beijing's preparedness. She details her transition between Skeet, Double Trap, and Bunker Trap due to event eliminations, emphasizing the mental game and the importance of repetitive training to make shooting feel as natural as walking. Rhode also touches on her resilience as a strength and managing focus amidst multiple activities as a potential weakness.

BJ Blanchard, an upcoming USA Shooting Team member, provides expert advice on improving gun mount for international skeet shooting. He emphasizes practicing gun mount at home using an unloaded firearm and a flashlight to align with a wall-ceiling corner, and at the range through slow, steady dry mounts. These techniques aim to enhance smoothness and precision for competitive shooters.