How to Master Darts

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Darts is truly a game of skill. While there are those who really have a good turn of luck every now and then, the true expert of the game is one who has mastered the skill of throwing darts. The best way to get better is to practice, practice, practice.

Things You'll Need

• Dart board
• Darts
• Score pad

Instructions

Mastering Darts

1. Relax your arms, shoulder and neck muscles. Raise your dart to eye level.

2. Focus on the desired strike zone. Place the dart between your line of sight and the desired strike zone.

3. Pull back your arm from the elbow. Gently release the dart with only the force needed to reach the destination.

4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to acclimate yourself with the style and form needed to perfect your throw. This will differ from others in that your exact body size, height and length of your reach are all contributing factors in the throw.

Tips & Warnings

• Try not to lunge forward at the point of release as this can throw you off balance.

• Practice on different areas of the board in an effort to widen your skills and accuracy.

Resources

• A Bar Player's Guide to Winning Darts
• How Do I Get Better?