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March 02, 2008 - 06:11 PM
Thomas
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Had this problem some ten years ago, i tried a lot of approaches. Alter the throw, change darts, weightlifting...
I was on the brink of giving up darts alltogether, after maybe two months of frustration, when someone suggested that i stepped back and throwed from a greater distance for a while. Instead of 2.37 meters i threw from about 3 meters.
I had no problems throwing from 3 meters, of course when i tried the normal distance the problem reared it's ugly head again. But alternating between a normal and longer distance for a week or two solved the problem for me.
I guess it's the same type of solution as the "throw a rock in the garden". Didn't try that, but it's sounds to be a good advice.
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February 23, 2008 - 11:54 PM
Steve Cretney
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I also had this happen to me. I was playing superb darts and had just came 3rd equal in our area playoffs. Then the following week i was in our local club singles and it just happened. One minute i was throwing treble 20's, next minute i couldnt let it go. People kept saying just throw it just throw it but you cant. I tried and tried and released a couple but they were hardly on the board. I had to shake my opponents hand before finishing the game and went home. Just about cried i couldnt believe what was happening. I have not given up darts over the years of having this condition but have tried to work my way through it. I have had it since 2001. I went to a Hypnotist and i think this may have helped me subconsciously as i can release them now. I still stop every now and again but am happy to be playing a lot better. I tried many different ideas people had but i agree with most people on here that it is definitely in your mind and any problems in your life etc will not help. Good luck to anyone who has this problem. I dont wish it on anyone as i believe it is with you for life once you have had it.
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January 16, 2008 - 07:53 PM
Rod Macleod
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Hello folks,
20 years ago I deveoped this problem. I was playing a average 4 to 6 hours a day. At the end on a great year I all of a sudden could not release my dart. I did about everything to cure it, including as a last resort getting a few beers in me before I started to play. I heard that Eric Bristow had this and did some investigating. I went to the best sport therapist in Toronto who could only recommend cortisone shots. But they said it was unlikly to help The movement of throwing Darts is so fine and uses so few muscles that simly the nerves get conditioned and overworked. The only true cure was rest from the game. I had to stop playing. after a year it was gone. I rested another year and played very little. Finally the conditioning of the mucsles and nerves were gone. I had to start the game anew but since I know the game my ability came back. This is not the news that advid player want to hear. But it truly is the way to end the problem without a great deal of pain and anguish. It is a only a game after all and life is too short for drama.
As a further note, any od players out there remember The Hayloft Bar on Front St toronto? That is where I first really honed my love of darts.
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July 08, 2007 - 01:29 PM
RAY OWEN
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i have suffored for almost a decade, and dont know really where to turn, about 15 years ago i played county , now i can barely put 3 darts in the 20, i am pulling, snatching i seem to throw better downstairs at 17's or 19's but now even they have eluded me and i end up with one in the tyre surround .
it is so frustrating knowing you used to be able to throw and now stevie wonder would give me a good game.
i have tried light darts heavier darts , short fat barrels, long barrels
nothing seems to change, i could cry sometimes, i have thought about trying to throw like vincent van der voort 3 darts in 4 seconds without looking at the board but yes you guessed they still go all over the place
any ideas would be gratefully received
i have a feeling it is to do with nerves with me being asthmatic, i wonder if taking kalms might help
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May 07, 2007 - 10:16 PM
Don
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dartitis
Phil Taylor's advice about throwing a heavy object helped me. I use a heavy steel tip dart and exaggerate my throw. Also just go through a season and shoot with a friend and not worry about what you hit. JUST ENJOY THROWING and laughing with your friends. Give it up! Yes you will lose glory but after a while you will feel the rythem and fun coming back!
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April 03, 2007 - 04:21 AM
Ben watson
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I've recently started suffering from dartitis. I've tried various different ways to try and make the dart leave my hand. I've tried different styles of throw, different darts, I've tried playing drunk (alcohol didn't even work) I've even had my mate stand on my trailing leg to keep it pinned to the ground but still every time I try to release my dart, it just wont go. Its so frustrating, I think its definately in your head but I just don't know how to counter it. I know its not nerve's. It has only started happening recently, I can stand for a good minute or so aiming and taking the shot, but I just can not release the dart itself. I've tried things like holding my breath as I throw to try and make me think about something else but I just cant seem to beat this.
any suggestions or questions please ask
CHEERS
ben
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