Abstract: A target throwing device, particularly for throwing two frangible targets, such as “clay targets”, comprises a magazine for holding targets having a circular top portion and a depending wall portion, an essentially planar throwing plate, and an elevator for moving targets from the magazine onto the throwing plate. A throwing arm is mounted above the throwing plate for moving the targets from first positions to second positions and for subsequently throwing the targets when in the second positions. A positioning element is protruding upwardly from the throwing plate within the wall portion of an inner target when it is lowered onto the throwing plate so as to impart to the target a movement in a direction from an outer target during movement of the targets from the first to the second positions. The targets are thereby less prone to breaking and more accurate target trajectories are achieved.