Though you may think that darts is an easy and quick game to master when you are simply just watching people playing it in a pub or on TV, you might get the surprise of your life when you actually try to hit the dart board! You may fail to actually hit any part of the dart board or worse, your dart may just simply land on the floor when you throw it.
But don’t be discouraged so easily: basically, darts is a game of skill and concentration. And you can easily hone your traits and expertise in these two areas if you really want to gain mastery in this sport. Below are some tips you can consider to be a competent darts player:
1.Consider investing in and having the basic darts gears in your home. The rationale behind this is simple enough: you need to get enough practice to hone your skills, improve your hitting accuracy and develop full concentration while playing. And you can do this regularly, several times a week, even a day, when you have a dart board and a set of darts at home. You can’t do this at a pub or some other rec center because they are not open anytime you want to practice such as early in the morning, before going to work. The good thing with this sport is that you can afford to get a high-quality dart board and darts even without breaking your personal bank.
2.Know the best kind of dart you should always use for your game. Different players will find that different types of darts will be more suitable or appropriate for their grip and way of throwing. Some darts are made from brass, others from tungsten. And different materials will yield varying weights as well. You also need to remember that the type and weight of the darts you choose will have an effect on your game. Experts recommend that newbies to this sport get and use brass or nickel darts since they can help players get better at throwing more accurately.
3.Work on your stance and form. Basically, all dart players also have to work on their stance and how they should raise and hold their darts before playing a game. Seasoned players recommend newbies to relax their upper body, raise the dart at eye level, and gently release the dart. The correct stance and form also entails that players maintain their balance once the dart is released.
Theresa G Goodman
