Aim for DARTS PERFECTION
Warning : Only view this site if you want to kick arse at Darts.Darts Perfection Kit
The full Darts Perfection Kit includes pointers from pros, and great tips like
- the best darts and why.
- looking after darts
- is sharper better
- basic mistakes
- the throw
- and much more
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Mini Course
Welcome to lesson 1 of our mini course.
What are we going to cover this time?
- your gear
- selecting the best
- caring for your gear
- tips and tricks about selection
- some pointers about caring for your gear.
lesson 1
First Welcome, and lets cut the rubbish and get straight into it.
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Before we can even start the lessons we need to have a setup that we can practice with.
So what's that mean??
Get the Dart Board in the right spot, clear of doorways, hanging things, windows etc. You'd be surprised where I have seen dart boards hung.
The best standard measurements are
- 7 foot, 91/4 inches (237cm) from front of board to Oche (the line on the floor you must throw from)
- 5 foot, 8 inches (173 cm) from floor to center of bull.
- Oche can is usually a foot wide (30cm) and 1 inch tall (2.5 cm) doesn't really matter, but it is usually raised off the floor so it is impossible for you foot to slip over it.
Why such odd dimensions? Bugged if I know I couldn't be bothered finding out. As long as you board is set to those dimensions you should be OK for practice.
Lighting - make sure your lights are high, and pointing at the board, and not shining back into the eyes of the thrower. Something like the halogen spot lights are great, they can be recessed into the ceiling, and can be directional and have a great light output. I also usually have the light just in front of the Oche, why? If it is just behind the Oche, you risk getting a shadow when you throw and it may put you off. Also if you are using a halogen light you can easily get direction and spot the light away from the thrower.
Make sure you practice with the board in the correct position. If it is not in the correct position your wasting your time. It will be too hard to compensate when you get into a real match.
Make sure your darts are in good nick. Make sure they are just SHARP enough (this is often forgotten). Make sure the flights and shafts are OK and do not need replacing.
OK, so now you have everything setup, next we will be going over the the basic grip stance etc to get you going.However for now, have a bit of a muck around, throw a few darts and get the feel of your new setup.
Catch you next email.