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KEY CONCEPTS
Self-Talk and Visualization
Purpose: Use the mind to reinforce confidence and prime the body for repeatable performance.
Teaching Method:
1. Positive Self-Talk –
Replace “Don’t miss” with “Hit the T20.”
Create short, confident trigger phrases (“Smooth throw,” “Straight through,” “One dart at a time”).
2. Visualization –
Before throwing, picture the dart’s path and impact in the target.
Use detail: dart rotation, flight arc, sound of impact.
3. Between Throws – Player mentally replays their best throw rather than focusing on the last miss.
ACHIEVEMENT MARKERS :
Beginner: Can identify and stop negative talk during practice.
Intermediate: Uses one consistent trigger phrase before each throw.
Advanced: Applies visualization and self-talk seamlessly during competitive play.
Practice Structure:
5-minute daily mental rehearsal: Sit away from the board and “throw” 10 perfect darts in the mind.
After every poor visit in practice, say the trigger phrase and visualize a perfect next dart before throwing again.
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