Dart players all over the world scratch their heads and ponder why can they score so heavily and never miss a checkout in practice,
but when it comes to an important match their game does not appear to be of the same standard.
The following ten tips should also be followed:
- Do not develop selective amnesia, remember the 12, 15 or 18 dart legs and the ton finishes but take note of the shockers too!
- Keep an accurate record of your practice scores. It helps with the selective amnesia and the feedback that players can
create by doing this is extremely valuable.
- Practise like you mean business - work out what part of your game you need to practise. Fill out a session plan in advance
and stick it.
- Set yourself some targets of what you are hoping to achieve from the session.
- If you are practising at home, switch off the TV and turn your mobile off.
- Put on your darts kit. Why not? Once you are in your darts kit you will feel that you are ready to play darts.
- Try to make the background noise in your practice game as realistic as possible. If you play in a noisy pub put some music on.
- Try to plan your practice sessions when you know you will not be disturbed- it's not always easy but it will help your
concentration and focus if you can remain uninterrupted throughout your session.
- Before you start practice go through the warm up routine that you go through before a match. Do some stretches and throw
some darts. Start focusing your mind on what you are going to practise and what skills you may need.
- If you are practising with a partner don't chit-chat. Treat your
practice matches seriously, play them under the conditions that you would normally play your competitive matches under.