........that can make the biggest difference.....as we're all looking forward to a great year and of course meeting our darting goals (what! you haven't set yourself any goals! :dodgy: ) its time to iron out any bad habits and get better and enjoy doing so.
Consistency in scoring is my main goal as I want to increase my averages over this current next season and to help achieve some improvement I have broken down the task into 3 main areas:
A. Technique
B. Concentration
C. Self-Talk
My shooting technique is a ready aim fire action and IMHO is roughly similar to P.T / G.A But very obviously with absolutely nowhere near the results Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images. Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images. Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images.
However I have found though that I can greatly improve my technique consistency if, when I line up the dart to the target, I take a quick look to see that my forearm is in as vertical as possible. The amount of stray darts left or right of the 20 is then greatly reduced. It is also vital the during the aiming that the dart comes to a complete standstill during aiming and before I start the drawback and release. My 'follow through' for me is not greatly pronounced ( I use a combined weighted dart of 27 gms ) and I essentially see that completing a follow-through after release as a way of muscle memory training for the subsequent darts and of course making my action as smooth as possible.
Another thing that is helping me is being able to switch off all distractions and be able to concentrate solely on a focus point on the target area......really staring it down before taking a dart in hand. This takes a lot of effort and I struggle with this and random thought take over and I sometimes lose concentration during games......... I do see more players wearing ear-plugs and might try it out as it must help I would think....anyone using them now ?
Lastly saying to myself what the target is as I'm aiming at it does help me clear my mind of any extraneous thoughts ....it becomes a kind of instruction and reminder.
I'll keep you posted and welcome any pointers that you have and I'd like to see if you have set any goals for this year ....remember though a goal without a time-frame is a dream.
regards
Dorian
PS. In a recent post I highlighted my practice routine and the benefits I was getting from it and have refined the 'around the board in doubles' now to a more effective set which is to alternate between the D's & T's instead. So starting with a D1 my next shot becomes T2 then D3 followed by T4 and so on.....variety is the spice of darting practice Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images.
NOTE: All of these types of comments past present and future are not meant as some masterclass in Darts ......I'm only a average shooter Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images. (but getting better) I'm no guru :s there are far more worthy Dartsnutz members than I in that regard (I failed kindergarten with honours Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images. ) ......no....they are just things, suggestions and ideas that work for me.... food for thought I guess, I share them only to see if they can be of some benefit to others, I have learned sooooo much from others here over the past couple of years and of course I hope to learn more Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images.
Consistency in scoring is my main goal as I want to increase my averages over this current next season and to help achieve some improvement I have broken down the task into 3 main areas:
A. Technique
B. Concentration
C. Self-Talk
My shooting technique is a ready aim fire action and IMHO is roughly similar to P.T / G.A But very obviously with absolutely nowhere near the results Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images. Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images. Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images.
However I have found though that I can greatly improve my technique consistency if, when I line up the dart to the target, I take a quick look to see that my forearm is in as vertical as possible. The amount of stray darts left or right of the 20 is then greatly reduced. It is also vital the during the aiming that the dart comes to a complete standstill during aiming and before I start the drawback and release. My 'follow through' for me is not greatly pronounced ( I use a combined weighted dart of 27 gms ) and I essentially see that completing a follow-through after release as a way of muscle memory training for the subsequent darts and of course making my action as smooth as possible.
Another thing that is helping me is being able to switch off all distractions and be able to concentrate solely on a focus point on the target area......really staring it down before taking a dart in hand. This takes a lot of effort and I struggle with this and random thought take over and I sometimes lose concentration during games......... I do see more players wearing ear-plugs and might try it out as it must help I would think....anyone using them now ?
Lastly saying to myself what the target is as I'm aiming at it does help me clear my mind of any extraneous thoughts ....it becomes a kind of instruction and reminder.
I'll keep you posted and welcome any pointers that you have and I'd like to see if you have set any goals for this year ....remember though a goal without a time-frame is a dream.
regards
Dorian
PS. In a recent post I highlighted my practice routine and the benefits I was getting from it and have refined the 'around the board in doubles' now to a more effective set which is to alternate between the D's & T's instead. So starting with a D1 my next shot becomes T2 then D3 followed by T4 and so on.....variety is the spice of darting practice Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images.
NOTE: All of these types of comments past present and future are not meant as some masterclass in Darts ......I'm only a average shooter Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images. (but getting better) I'm no guru :s there are far more worthy Dartsnutz members than I in that regard (I failed kindergarten with honours Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images. ) ......no....they are just things, suggestions and ideas that work for me.... food for thought I guess, I share them only to see if they can be of some benefit to others, I have learned sooooo much from others here over the past couple of years and of course I hope to learn more Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register at the forum by clicking here to see images.
Dorian
Son of Merlin
Caerleon - Wales
(Mission "KURO" M4 rear taper design- 23Gm, Yellow Kite Shape Flights 100 micron & Solid Brass Stems)
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My father Merlin, once told me that "You should end up pointing to what you were aiming at when you've released the Dart."
Son of Merlin
Caerleon - Wales
(Mission "KURO" M4 rear taper design- 23Gm, Yellow Kite Shape Flights 100 micron & Solid Brass Stems)
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My father Merlin, once told me that "You should end up pointing to what you were aiming at when you've released the Dart."