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KEY CONCEPTS
Breathing and Tempo Control
Purpose: Regulate physical tension and keep a consistent rhythm to prevent rushed or jerky throws.
Teaching Method:
1. Pre-Throw Breathing –
Inhale through nose for 3 seconds, exhale slowly through mouth.
Keep shoulders relaxed before raising dart.
2. Tempo Awareness –
Identify the player’s natural comfortable throw speed (fast, medium, or slow).
Practice matching that speed regardless of score or pressure.
3. Reset Breaths – After a mistake, take one slow breath before the next dart.
ACHIEVEMENT MARKERS :
Beginner: Remembers to breathe before every first dart.
Intermediate: Maintains same throw pace over an entire 501 leg.
Advanced: Uses breathing to actively slow heart rate under high tension (e.g., match darts situation).
Practice Structure:
“Tempo Check” Drill: Play a leg with a metronome or timing app — throw each dart on the same beat.
Warm-up with 2 minutes of slow breathing to set rhythm before practice or competition.
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