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First Dart Focus Drills
TECHNIQUES
Purpose: Train accuracy and confidence on the first dart — the one that sets up the rest of the visit.
Instructions:
1. Stand at the oche in your normal stance.
2. Select a target zone (start with T20).
3. Throw only the first dart with full concentration — ignore the next two darts.
4. Reset after each throw (retrieve darts if needed) to keep the “first dart” mentality.
ACHIEVEMENT MARKERS :
Beginner: 5+ hits out of 20 attempts.
Intermediate: 8+ hits out of 20 attempts.
Advanced: 12+ hits out of 20 attempts under normal match pace.
Practice Routine:
10 minutes daily — alternate targets between T20, T19, and a chosen double.
Log results in a notebook or app to measure hit percentage over time.
Bonus: Use a timer to mimic match pace (10–15 seconds between turns).
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