How to throw a dart

Here are tips about to help you hit your target.

Choose a stance that is most comfortable to you. Some people like to face the board, feet together. Rainwater, who is left-handed, prefers to place her left foot forward, toes pointed toward the board. She angles her right foot and right shoulder away from the board so her body is at a diagonal to the board, with the left shoulder forward. So play around with your stance. "With each person, it's whatever feels natural," she said.

Eyes on the prize: Don't stare at the whole dartboard. "Concentrate on the number you want to hit."

It's all in the elbows: "Pretend that your arm is on a shelf," she said. The power in a throw should come from the elbow, so she keeps her arm at a 90-degree angle to the floor. Hold the dart at eye level, gripping its midsection toward the tip, then pull back next to your ear. While looking at your target on the board, extend your arm straight from the elbow and let go of the dart with a flick of the wrist. At the end of the throw, "your index finger should be pointing at what you're aiming at."

Practice is key to perfecting your throw. If you're interested in competing, you have to prepare your arm for the long days. But don't overdo it; your arm will get tired, and that will affect your throw.

Own your darts: Once you get serious, Rainwater suggests buying your own darts. She said prices vary from $20 to $150, depending on the material.

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