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Choose the Right Dart
When choosing darts consider weight, barrel and flights. Darts range from 12 grams to 50 grams. Lighter darts require a harder and faster throw. Practice with different weights and when you find what works best for you, stay with that weight. The barrels, where you will grip at the end of the dart are either smooth or have knurling (notches or bumps). Knurling allows for a better grip. The flights, located at the top of your dart are also important because they affect your throw. Dimpled flights, for example, will slow and stabilize the dart. Practice with different flights to find the one that works best with your throwing style.
Stance
Where and how you stand to begin is important. Nice Darts recommends picturing a line going down from the bull's eye to the floor and across to where you're standing. Mark this point and begin there every time. Your feet should be shoulder width apart. A sideways stance, with your throwing arm closest to the board, reduces the chances of your arm shifting sideways and keeps your elbow from moving away from your body. Another option is to face the board, stepping forward with one foot pointed at the bull's eye. You may raise your back foot slightly when you throw, but don't lean too far forward or raise your foot too high.
Grip
To find the right grip Nice Darts recommends you find the dart's center of gravity by placing it across your palm between your thumb and little finger. Use your other hand to roll the dart from your palm to your fingertips. When the barrel reaches your fingertips, that is where your natural grip should be. The tip of your dart should face up and your grip should be firm but relaxed with your free fingers out, not bent into your palm. Your grip should never touch the shaft or the flight---top of dart.
Aiming
Aim by focusing on your target then finding the line you will follow when throwing---site line. Usually this is the first or second knuckle of your thumb, the tip of the dart or the small finger of your throwing hand. Whichever you use, ensure that it's lined up with your target. Nice Darts recommends leading with your elbow pointed up and directly at the dart board. If it isn't lined up, your throw won't be accurate. When you throw, aim where you want the dart to go, not to the right or left of the target.
Throwing
When throwing, your body and shoulders should remain still with only your throwing arm moving and you should throw in one fluid movement. Some players release the dart early, when beginning the forward throwing motion, others wait until the end of that motion. Whichever gives you the best accuracy is the release point you should use. Snapping your wrist---in a whip-like motion---at the very end will increase your throwing speed. After throwing, your fingers should point at the target or down to the floor. If you're aiming upward, then you aren't following through correctly.
Bounce Outs
Bounce outs occur when the dart doesn't go into the surface of the board. If you're experiencing bounce outs, you may need a heavier dart or a different point. Movable points allow the tip to retract, which minimizes the chances of bounce outs. The dart will also bounce out if there isn't enough room, so avoid trying to fit your dart in a target area that is too tight if you can.