How to shoot consistent darts.
Everyone can have a good night of darts. But what separates a good player from a great player is shooting consistently match after match. Here are a few pointers to help you work on shooting great darts every time you face the dart board:
Take it seriously.A practice session is not time spent throwing a few darts with friends, practice is serious. You should approach practicing just like you would a match. Make sure to stay focused and work on a specific goal for each session. This is where the amount of time you spend practicing becomes irrelevant. If you set specific goals for each practice session then once you achieve those goals you can stop practicing. It isn’t about quantity, but rather quality of practicing.
Concentrate on your approach.One of the keys to shooting consistent darts is approaching the board the EXACT way every time. If you change your approach you change everything and you make it harder to shoot well. Be aware of where your feet are on the line. Point your elbow at your target. Cock your arm. Keep your darts pointing up and not down. And finally concentrate on your target before you start the throwing motion.
Muscle memory.Has your second dart automatically followed your first dart – even if you were aiming somewhere else? That’s called muscle memory and it can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on when it happens. The best way to control muscle memory is to make your first dart count. Hit that first number and muscle memory does the rest. If you don’t hit the first number, step away from the line, shake it out, take a deep breathe and approach the board with a new perspective.
Practice makes perfect.The best way to shoot consistent darts is to feel confident when you are at the line. The best way to feel confident is to pay your dues. Practice your shooting using the practice guidelines on this site. Some people think that any practice is good practice. That’s just not good advice. Make your practice sessions focused and simulate a competitive environment. You will accomplish very little by just throwing darts at a board. Focus your practice sessions and you’ll be on the path to shooting strong, consistent darts.