I am no expert, but I know you are out of line!
If no one responds to your post, it's because either they don't understand the question, or don't have any help to offer.
As for your original question, in my limited experience shooting trap, I've always covered the clay with the bead. Now this has been with a 870 and not a Handi, and that is why I didn't reply when I first read your post.
I think you should retract this post and post an apology in it's place.
RackWrangler