Dart Technique Stance and Throw
How to Throw Darts: Technique, Grip, Stance and "Right Foot Forward" Stance. To better understand
Release the stance, examine the position of a good player
while they are aiming. Players set their eye, the dart
The following article explains the basic grip, stance and their target in a line. When a player makes a
and throwing techniques used in the game of darts. throw, he must try to maintain the movement of his
There are also tips on discovering what works best arm in a plane of two dimensions. This decreases
for you and how to develop your own style. error by eliminating sideways movement of the arm.
Basics of the Grip Distribution of Your Weight. Your weight should rest
chiefly on your forward foot while your rear foot
Aim and Direct: The chief objective of your grip holds adequate weight to thoroughly balance your
should be to keep the end of the dart pointing up in posture. Keep in mind that, regardless of which
each throwing stage. weight distribution you use, your posture should be
very firm and unshakable. The forward foot should
Solid and Relaxed: Your grip should be stable, firm constantly remain on the ground or floor.
and should not put tension on the muscles of your
fingers. When your fingers become white or you Leaning. The more you lean your body forward, the
have difficulty releasing the dart due to excess closer you are to the the board. Conversely, the
muscle tension it is an indication that your grip is farther you lean the more physically demanding and
excessively tense. Keep in mind that Darts is a not a unbalanced your throw will become. If you bend
game of force, but rather touch. To keep your touch, forward excessively, it will result in back strains in
grasp the dart just tight enough so it will not slide the long run. Practice and try to find your own best
and you can maintain control when speeding up for position for throwing.
the throw. The most common error is gripping the
dart too firmly rather than too loosely. Balance. Lifting your leg when throwing is
discouraged. Always keep your feet on the floor.
Use at Least Three Fingers. Using more fingers will
provide more regulation and control of the dart Torso. Your posture must ensure that your body is
when gathering speed, but it makes the release kept still during a throw.
more difficult as you will have to coordinate more
fingers together. Finger coordination is an important Dart is a game of skill that requires constant
aspect of release in your grip. practice on your part. You have to discover your
own individual grip, stance and style of throw. Put it
Shape of Dart Barrel. Not all types of grips will be in your mind not to merely imitate the style of other
suitable or functional on different barrel types. dart players. You must discover your own style by
Longer barrels require the use of more fingers, while yourself.
shorter barrels may require fewer fingers. Not only
do you need to discover the right grip for you, but Try out the grips, stances and throwing styles of
you need to discover the barrel that's right for you different individuals for the purpose of comparing
as well. and finding out which aspects are appropriate for
you. Trying out various styles will also help you learn
Say No to a Fist. The fingers that are not included in the technical connections between grip, stance and
your grip should stay comfortably spread apart throw and enhance your skill. However, you should
from the fingers that are included. For example, if still find your own style, the one wherein you feel
you are using four fingers when holding the dart most comfortable and which results in improved
and your smallest finger joins the other four, it will playing. Achieve this through constant practice and
cause strain on the muscles of the other four fingers keen observation of other accomplished or
and will result in a poor release. professional dart players. Look into their style of
play and if you can use it with ease and comfort,
then incorporate it into your own style.
