Videos tagged with Olympic Skeet

Amber Rutter discusses her journey into Olympic Skeet shooting, initiated by her grandfather. She highlights the intense psychological preparation required for high-stakes competitions like the Paris Olympics, emphasizing techniques to manage nerves and maintain focus. Rutter also shares how her motivations have evolved over her 17-year career, shifting from medals to financial stability and, most recently, family pride.

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.

Vincent Hancock, a five-time Olympian and four-time gold medalist in skeet shooting, emphasizes the importance of repetition, consistency, and quality in mastering the sport. He highlights that while natural athleticism can help, dedication to practice and refining technique are paramount. Hancock also discusses the growing popularity of shooting sports among youth and the positive impact it has on discipline and responsibility.

Olympic gold medalist Vince Hancock emphasizes the critical importance of precise visual focus in shotgun sports. He advises shooters to concentrate on the front edge of the target, whether it's a clay pigeon or a bird, rather than the target's overall form. This technique, he explains, ensures the shooter is looking where the target is going, not where it has been, leading to more consistent breaks and improved accuracy. Hancock, a five-time Olympian, shares this advice as a fundamental principle for both competitive shooters and hunters.

This video provides a comprehensive tour of the National Clay Shooting Centre at Bisley, showcasing techniques for various disciplines including DTL, English Skeet, ABT, Olympic Skeet, and Sport Trap. The presenters, guided by experts, demonstrate and discuss key shooting principles such as gun mount, hold points, target acquisition, and timing specific to each discipline. The content offers practical insights for intermediate clay shooters looking to improve their performance across different clay shooting formats.

This video provides a detailed overview of the Beretta 694 Skeet shotgun, highlighting its specific features designed for skeet shooting. Key differences from the sporting model include adjustable stock dimensions, floating barrels without a mid-rib for improved swing, and flush-fitting Optima HP chokes. The presenter emphasizes the gun's suitability for Olympic skeet disciplines requiring quickness and maneuverability.

This podcast episode features former world-class shooter Sherry LeGate, discussing her rapid ascent from novice to national champion in just two years. LeGate emphasizes the critical role of hand-eye coordination and athletic ability in shooting sports, highlighting that the mental game is paramount, especially at higher levels. The conversation also touches on the importance of proper equipment design for women and the industry's need to engage diverse audiences.