matt: well, after blaming the gun, there is the ammo, as in:

there is something wrong with these shells...you know, the factory quality control aint what it used to be.

then there is the old glasses excuse, as in: these are not the right glasses for this kind of day. shoulda brought the other ones...

there are more, such as the weather, the sun, the wind...but those are for the more experienced shooters. stick with the basics listed above for a while until you get the hang of it...

Skeet- the background is too light/dark. Trap- the wind is making them jump. These have served me well for many years, feel free to use them any time you're struggling.