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COACHING FOCUS

Encourage Repeatable Pre-Throw Routines

Purpose:
Create a consistent mental and physical setup that reduces variability and nerves.

Teaching Method:

Identify Current Habits – Have the player throw three normal visits while you observe their setup sequence.

Build a 4–5 Step Routine – Example:

1. Place feet into stance.
2. Take a steady breath.
3. Set grip.
4. Raise dart to sight line.
5. Smooth throw.

Verbalise the Steps – Early on, players can literally say the steps in their head until they become automatic.

Repetition Under Different Conditions – Practice the same routine with and without background distractions (noise, talking, music).

ACHIEVEMENT MARKERS :

Beginner:
Executes same sequence for 8/10 visits.

Intermediate:
Maintains same routine in both practice and casual competition.

Advanced:
Maintains same routine under tournament pressure, even when trailing.


Practice Structure:

5 minutes warm-up each session doing nothing but the routine without focusing on score.

Play “Routine or Reset”: if the sequence breaks, restart the throw entirely.
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