It’s an old mantra you hear time and time again—practice makes perfect, and the only way you are going to improve your darts scores is getting into a regular practice routine. Establishing a regular practice routine will help you improve your muscle memory, which will result in higher and more consistent scoring.
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Darts is all about the numbers, and for most games, having a higher score than your opponent each round greatly increases your chances of winning. You should know already that the highest score on the dartboard that can be made with a single dart is the triple 20, giving you 60 points, but is this really the best place to aim on the board? Well, if you are a professional, of course that’s the best spot. But what about the rest of us who are looking for the upper hand?
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The holidays are quickly approaching and all around the world boys and girls are hoping that Santa is going to leave them a set of Phil Taylor Phase 5 darts. Well, that’s unlikely. Kids nowadays are only interested in their Ataris and ColecoVisions, or some such nonsense. It’s not like in my day, when all we had was mud to play with, not that it mattered. I was too busy working down in the coal mine once I was 6 years old. Not like today’s kids, with their long hair and relaxed attitudes. And another thing… (Editor’s note: Stuart banged his head this morning, and has been rambling incoherently since then. We’ll make him a cup of tea and that should sort him out.)
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Sunday saw the thrilling conclusion of the 2009 Grand Slam of Darts. This tournament is one of the few occasions where we get to see some of the top BDO (British Darts Organisation) stars go head-to-head with the stars of the rival PDC (Professional Darts Corporation), which organizes the event.
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I work in a very unconventional office. It has a lounge that includes a sofa, LCD TV with high def cable, Xbox 360, Guitar Hero, and a beer fridge. You might be left wondering how any work gets done around here. These are nothing but distractions, and whilst they are fun, they did lose their novelty a long time ago. Well, apart from the beer fridge. I doubt that will ever become passé. So in a effort to boost office morale and help reduce productivity, I thought I’d introduce a bristle dart board into the mix.
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All you need to play darts is a dartboard, a wall to hang it on, and a set of darts. It doesn’t take much equipment to get started, and for under $100, you can pick up some top quality gear. This is all well and good, but if you want to get the most out of the game, you are going to have to shell out some extra bucks.
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Here’s a great party game you can play when you have a large number of people wanting to throw some darts. I have always called the game Killer, but after checking out the rules for other dart games, I’ve found there are a few different games that go by that name. Not one I’ve found is played the same as this version, and I have been unable to find an alternate name for it.
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The very heart and soul of your game is your darts. They are not only a mechanical extension of yourself, but represent the spirit of your unique darting expression. Just like Odin’s spear, Gungnir, your aim is true and your darts always hit their mark. At least, that’s how I feel when I’m playing well, and I’ve imbibed a few draughts of quality ale.
If I can just take my head out of the clouds for a second, let me explain one of the most overlooked keys to consistently throwing magic arrows. Second only practice, practice, and more practice is the maintenance of your darts. These are the tools of your trade, and as such, need to be treated with the utmost respect.
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There’s no escaping products that have been “enhanced.” Whether it be an officially licensed product emblazoned with logos, or just a new take on something old, there will always be someone out there who’s looking to take your money.
There was a time when the only bit of flash you had on your darts was a colorful flight, but darts is not immune to this rabid consumerism. These days, your home darts setup can boast your team’s colors, your fondness for a particular brand of booze, or even an allegiance to your favorite make of motorcycle or tractor.
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A female colleague of mine wanted to know why darts is dominated by portly men and where are the girls? I told her to get down the pub on a darts night and there should be plenty of women playing. Darts is not just a sport for the men. Women are just as adept at tossing the tungsten, and I have played against many women, and many of the have been a lot better than me. Unfortunately, professional female darts players barely get a look compared to the men.
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