Good Darts - is there a correct technique?

[308mate]

I received (and asked for) a set of darts for chrimbo.

When I say I received them, I mean I went and tried and chose some and they were paid for for me.

Ive been playing a bit in the local and have been really enjoying it, so I thought I'd get my own set as the sets at the pub are arse.

So as Im trying my set, the lady in the shop kept reiterating that there is no correct way to throw, just do what feels right.

That cant be right, can it?

Any tips?

[mickk]

Underarm always scares the onlookers.

[DangerousMike]

i prefer a 4 metre run up.

[dickymint]

DangerousMike said:

i prefer a 4 metre run up.

[Glassman]

I'm not a darts player / person but whenever I've had a go, for me, the weight of the arrows dictates how I throw them.

For example, I get better aim with lighter darts if I spin them into flight, I prefer heavier darts which don;t seem to need any spinning at all.

[snowy slopes]

yeah a 4 metre run is pretty good, but i find a weapons grade laser alignment sysem works best. As for chucking 'arrers down your local, you'll find your own method, some prefer to rock the arm back and forth, some prefer 1 smooth action from hand to throw, but each to their own i guess

[Digger]

yeah it is right although like golf, snooker, etc etc etc sort the basics and adjust accordingly!

Oh and you risk losing hours and hours of your life. Took me about 12 years of on and off play to get a 180 in three darts, and even that was a cheat as it was last 2 darts of 3 and then the 1st from the next throw . . .

[n3rdy]

try a quick google search on the subject, i was looking for some tips a few years ago and theres some good info about, mainly just be comfortable, relaxed, keep your body steady and look at your target etc.

[Pupp]

Isn't it all down to having a dodgy mullet and a liking for lairy satin shirts?

[Pupp]

And why has this thread been moved to 'Sports' of all places?

[130R]

There isn't a correct technique but you could look at how Phil Taylor throws, I've heard he's not bad.

[jjones]

you need to perfect "The Guppy", this is where you imagine your lower jaw is controlled by your dart arm, as you move the dart back and forth in the aim your mouth should open and close in sync (as the throwing arm gets closer to your head the wider the mouth should open), when releasing the dart you mouth should be making an O shape. get this righ and you will banging in the 180s in no time.

[308mate]

Pupp said:

Isn't it all down to having a dodgy mullet and a liking for lairy satin shirts?

I think Simon Whitlock has the dodgiest one.



Makes me proud to be 'Strayan'

Edited by 308mate on Wednesday 6th January 09:56

[dickymint]

Are you actually fat enough to be any good?

[LordGrover]

Pupp said:

And why has this thread been moved to 'Sports' of all places?

Made me wonder too.

[Wacky Racer]

I sell darts (amongst other things for a living)......

There is no set rule, as has been said, it depends on the individual.

Sometimes a lightly built woman will buy a 46g knurled set, and a big strapping 20 stone sweaty lorry driver might buy 15gram smooth ringed.....

Just try to relax, keep your "follow through" as smooth as possible and practice, practice, practice.

Height of bullseye from floor....1.73m

Oche line 2.37m


Remember....You can't beat a bit of bully.....

[308mate]

Thanks for the tips chaps

Ive started with longish 24g knurled barrels, long plastic stems and page3 girl flights. All class.

[Wacky Racer]

308mate said:

Thanks for the tips chaps

Ive started with longish 24g knurled barrels, long plastic stems and page3 girl flights. All class.

They put you off......

[snowy slopes]

I try not to "follow through" too much as its a bit messy But i agree with what has been said, not that i'm a seasoned darts player, got the body for it like,but cant play for st

[5pen]

dickymint said:

Are you actually fat enough to be any good?

Sid Wadell claimed that Phil Taylor wasn't the same player when he lost loads of weight. He reckoned it upset his balance at the oche. Then again Sid Wadell claims that Phil Taylor is a god and can "understack" darts.

Not tham I'm particularly good at darts, but I find that somewhere between 2 and 5 pints helps, as does concentrating on where you are aiming.