An overview of trap shooting and how the sport is played in Iowa.

Shooting Tips

• Don't look down the barrel - Gil Ash Video
• Eye focus tip - Gil Ash Video
• Lead tips - Gould Brothers Video
• Proper gun speed video 1 - Gil Ash Video
• Proper gun speed video 2 - Gil Ash video

Home Practice Exercises

• Three Bullet Drill - Gil and Vicki Ash Video
• Flashlight Drill, Three Bullet Drill, and Mounting Exercises: These can be done with an unloaded shotgun in your home.
  • A Mini Maglite will fit and costs less than $8 at Walmart. Make sure you choose the AAA model.

Organizations:

Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) - This is the National Governing Organization for this program. All registration of teams, coaches and athletes is done through the SSSF. The SSSF provides rules for all SCTP competition.

Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)- This is the National Governing Body for Iowa's program.

• SCTP Handbook
• SCTP Downloadable Forms

Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program - Iowa's specific program

Amateur Trap Association (ATA) - National Governing Body (NGB) for American Trap shooting

• ATA Rule Book
• ATA Registered Shoot Handbook