How to Aim Darts

The most important thing about hitting a target, whether it be with a rifle or a basketball, is taking good aim. It is no different in the game of darts. Taking aim before you shoot is the key to accuracy. Here are some tips to take good aim and to focus on your target.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Darts
• Dart Board

Instructions on Taking Good Aim in Darts

1. Before you throw the dart you need to find a good sight line on your throwing hand. Some people line up the two knuckles of their throwing hand with the intended target. Others use the tip of the dart as their sight line. Choose a sight line and use it consistently.

2. Lead your dart throw with the elbow. Find where your shooting elbow is pointing. The darts will follow in the direction your elbow is pointing. The elbow should point slightly up and directly at the dart board.

3. Use your dominant eye to aim. Everyone one eye that is stronger; it is important to use the stronger eye to take accurate aim. Use this eye to aim at all times.

4. Throw the dart.

Tips & Warnings

• Concentrate and focus on aiming the dart each time you throw. Some people just throw without aiming, leading to inconsistent results and inaccurate throws.
• To find out which of your eyes is more dominant, throw three darts with each eye closed. The eye that you struggle to keep closed is your dominant eye.