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How to Properly Grip Darts
Your grip on the dart is an important aspect of your game. Great players all have a slightly different grip, so don't necessarily look at how another good player shoots darts and steal their technique. Read the tips below so you can prevent the pitfalls of some incorrect grips, but don't do anything that isn't comfortable for you.
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Where to Grip the Dart?
You should be gripping the dart with your thumb on the center of the barrel of the dart. The barrel is the thick portion of the dart just behind the tip. From there, you should have either one, two or three fingers on the other side of the dart to hold it in place. The number of fingers touching the dart varies for every player and it is advised to do what technique you feel is most comfortable for you. For beginner players, we recommend at least two fingers on the other side of the dart to maintain control throughout the throw. Just make sure the fingers that aren't touching the dart aren't touching the fingers that are. You should hold these extra fingers off to the side so they don't apply unwanted pressure and throw off the accuracy during the release. |
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Firm and Relaxed Grip
Keep your grip firm and relaxed throughout your throw. You shouldn't have to apply a lot of force but enough to where the dart doesn't shift during your throw and release. Your hands should feel relaxed to the point where the grip is effortless and you are focusing on the backward and forward motion required to get your dart to the board.
Keep your grip firm and relaxed throughout your throw. You shouldn't have to apply a lot of force but enough to where the dart doesn't shift during your throw and release. Your hands should feel relaxed to the point where the grip is effortless and you are focusing on the backward and forward motion required to get your dart to the board.
Shape and Size of the Dart Barrel
Since the size and shape of the barrel in the center of the dart will vary, you may have to use an additional finger for larger and longer barrels. The barrel holds a majority of the weight in the dart so a larger barrel generally means more weight you need to hold. Make sure you can hold the dart comfortably with the amount of fingers you have without it wobbling during the throw.
Since the size and shape of the barrel in the center of the dart will vary, you may have to use an additional finger for larger and longer barrels. The barrel holds a majority of the weight in the dart so a larger barrel generally means more weight you need to hold. Make sure you can hold the dart comfortably with the amount of fingers you have without it wobbling during the throw.
