While dart throwing techniques vary from player to player there are a few fundamental tips that you need to learn in order to begin throwing consistent darts. Without these essentials is the reason why the bulk of people cannot throw their darts darts accurately every time. In this essay we are going to explain the best way to grip the dart and set you on the course to throwing skillful darts.
We need to make sure that we have your grip decided. If you see professional darts players you will notice that their grips vary largely. So definitely you will need to find a grip that works effortlessly for you, if you follow these tips this shouldn't be an issue.
Firstly then hold the dart in three fingers - your thumb and two forefingers, this is the minimum number of fingers you require to hold a dart so do not try and use less otherwise you will have no balance in your throws. If this doesn't work for you then you can increase the number of fingers you grip with. Do this until you find a hand configuration that works well for you.
Secondly start to balance the dart; feel where the weight sits in your hand. You need to make certain that the dart remains pointing upwards at all times in your grip. Take a few practice throws with this basic grip and check that the dart remains stable in flight and remains pointing upwards as it leaves your grip. Getting a friend to check for you will make it easier for you to focus on your throw.
Thirdly ensure that the grip you are using is firm, balanced and doesn't create any tension in the muscles of your hand, wrist and fingers. An overly tense grip will influence your throwing and the muscles will not respond properly when you try to release your dart. This will result in poor aim and flight meaning you are not likely to hit any dart throwing consistency. Ideally you want your grip to be comfortable and not too constrained so you can preserve perfect dart control through each step of the throwing process.
Finally, once you have found a comfortable grip, practice with it. Use a variety of comfortable grips and find which one works best for your game. The first comfortable grip you find may not be the only comfortable grip you can find and it may not be the most fitting grip for your game.
