A Live Darts Masterclass | Lesson 4 - How to release the dart

[@jacobelek842]

Pretty sure he did exactly what he said not to do at the end of the video lol

[@AndrewUrPistola]

I was going to say the same thing? The elbow for sure looked hyper extended. Are we missing something?

[@jonbarbour6771]

He had achieved inner peace upon release.

[@Mick_Au]

Do as I say not as I do.

[@zoreyaswain1133]

Haaa yup it’s all bollocks... Masterclass 1: practice Masterclass 2: practice Masterclass 69: practice! 🤪

[@blaze4404]

Yeah, he also said that the elbow shouldn't move in the previous video. His elbow definitely moves.

[@rhyno1351]

After this I hit 3 bullseyes in a row thank you so much

[@jacob4690]

rhyno 89 no you didn’t

[@harpoon_bakery162]

Congratulations rhyno. You should take up darts, then give them to the people who dropped them.

[@el_foz]

The previous video said to never move the elbow, but in this it's going up every time. Confusing!

[@markalexander7652]

Spot on video. When I get that nice effortless motion goikg I play so much better. Still have the odd moment were I seem to force the dart and release that fraction too late.

[@YakobtoshiNakamoto]

Thanks! Now I’m hitting 180’s for fun!

[@dirkwyse1609]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you

[@darlamorvant9442]

I'm right handed but left eye dominate. I'm struggling on stance and where head should be

[@mike_qbik]

do you position the flights when preparing for the throw? nobody really addressed this, but I am curious if you do slightly rotate the dart so the flights are in + position or x for the throw. would really like to know if you all players out there doing this little adjustment when aiming or not.

[@robkunkel8833]

I had that same question. The flights can be different in position and this IS a little rocket ship.

[@jonsmith3664]

I twist. Helps the release and I feel it ‘coils’ the throw

[@robkunkel8833]

A keeper. Yes, this will help!

[@randallkadish5663]

Video does not show hand after the release. What points at the bullseye? Your index finger?

[@DJ_Sharpee]

as he hyper extends

[@christiangerhardt2408]

The more I throw darts the more I realize the release is the most important part of the throw.

[@iterminator309]

Of all factors, from stance, the way you index, how tightly you grip, the amount of power you input, where and how you release... The most important thing is consistency, because shitty stance can be corrected, indexing changes, grip evolves, weak throws (choose heavier darts) and less than optimal releases can all be accounted for when none of the other factors change. So whatever you do, just do it exactly the same every time, and all those screwed up stems and flights will start to annoy you to the point where you consider alternatives less prone to getting Robin Hooded. Development of muscle memory, that's the secret sauce... Everything else is a matter of either style or personal preference. You can have the weirdest grip in the world, if you can make it work consistently for you, then it doesn't really matter, you can adapt the dart to your particular needs by changing points, stems, flights all short of swapping out barrels. (you even get a weight that threads between the barrel and stem called "add-a-gram") You can play well with cheaper darts. A 80% tungsten barrel isn't worse than a 95% one, the 95% is just slimmer/shorter due to the higher density alloy used. I've thrown some pretty good Stainless and Brass darts that grouped consistently too. It's all about consistency. And that comes with plenty of practice. That said, as a beginner your release will be the least consistent of all the above mentioned factors.

[@christiangerhardt2408]

@@iterminator309 yes I try to be very consistent also in throw tempo. Somehow I find that I sometimes just grip to long or roll my finger over the barrel and that is where the in consistency lie.

[@iterminator309]

@@christiangerhardt2408, good, I found no difference in accuracy when changing tempo as far as I can tell, as long as power is a constant factor it does not matter how long it takes to throw between the first, 2nd and third darts, I do find trying to pace excessively quick detrimental though. And tend not to allow "quicker" throwers to throw me off my game. Best of luck, and many good darts.

[@christiangerhardt2408]

@@iterminator309 to you too.

[@iterminator309]

@@christiangerhardt2408 thanks.

[@SH3LUV]

1:06 but like did you hit the bullseye

[@realfloridanative7444]

I want to see rotation

[@OhhBiscuits]

I was getting to a point where I was hitting a lot of 20s but now I just can't seem to hit anything in aiming at. It always veers slightly to the left or the right. How can I try to rectify this?

[@trevorclapham5571]

I am no pro and shouldn’t be giving advice, but for what it’s worth; I hear this can be caused by you elbow moving during your throw.

[@christiangerhardt2408]

I usually throw off Centre when I either bring my wrist down and to the right because I want to generate more force or because I overgrip the dart.

[@iterminator309]

Definitely caused by inconsistent movement in the elbow, wrist and shoulder.

[@kungfungify]

make sure body is not moving at all and keep still your eyeball placement on your target

[@janhansen554]

Im a beginner, and i notice hand is bended back, is it important for a good throw? Is it so back that i cant move it further back?

[@fourcandles9413]

It's personal preference,learn your own style and comfort,If you start taking advice from others it'll just mess with your game and mind

[@janhansen554]

@@fourcandles9413 Thx for your answer

[@-_Blitz_-]

Does anyone know why my wrist feels destroyed after practicing for a while?

[@kvajeblostari]

What about wrist... U throw with wrist or not

[@miragexl007]

Huh, watch the last video about the elbow not moving. That Elbow is sure moving a lot?

[@andrewclarke2472]

Good tips i play in cask pub in golcar league top players in that league.

[@ashleythomas9122]

Who the top players

[@richardorozco2]

Crazyy i got it in the 3rd try lmaoo thank you bosss

[@paullennon8586]

No secrets given there

[@KarlStankiewicz]

I have to know what number he hit at the end of the video...

[@fourcandles9413]

Knowing him probably a 1

[@jonsmith3664]

I’m cross eye dominant so I’m at a disadvantage right from the get go. I have to throw by ‘feel’

[@frazls8871]

same, how do you aim your darts?

[@stepkka]

1:25 what did he say? Not quite understood

[@daveelson213]

very relaxed like raymond van barneveld like

[@BlueWhitePyro]

was pretty decent at darts. Then suddenly one day i couild´t throw a straight dart anymore. Thats that hobby in the bin..

[@thomasdavenportiii8365]

my arm gets tired quickly..how do i build up strength in my arm

[@markl577]

Warns against hyperextending the arm...right before hyperextending the arm. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Aaron_0904]

Every time i throw the dar like he says, I cant seem to throw it any higher than triple 3

[@iterminator309]

Keep practicing, you'll adapt. (aim higher) I think you are letting go of the dart too early or too late, that's just a guess though.

[@bladehunter1097]

Whelp I'm still confused

[@travisjp3097]

That was probably take 10...screw it!

[@tombodden5066]

Do not hyperextend the elbow *Hyperextends elbow*

[@GerritDeSmedt]

lol, right :)

[@pavlinah6100]

Do not hyper extend...and 15 secs later he hyper extend that throw with the last dart. rubbish.

[@CIrylgAnee]

Pavlina H 😂😂😂

[@joelfisher2240]

That was an elbow shattering hyper extension. Probably should of edited that out!

[@GerritDeSmedt]

right :) I felt the pain just looking at it ^^

[@chrishill1774]

Lol just what I though

[@philmuggeson1849]

Everybody has their own unique way of throwing a dart, what works for one person doesn't work for another, is it something you can really teach?

[@iterminator309]

While everyone throws differently, keeping the shoulder still, and positioning of the elbow and wrist along the vertical line in relation to where you aim including how they move, and shouldn't move are important things to take note of and can affect your throw wildly. While the perfect throw cannot be taught, an optimal method open to 98% of players can, and you adapt your own personal style and preference onto that. While there is no single right way to throw a dart, there are a couple of wrong ways, these lessons attempt to teach good practices and keep you from falling into bad habits like cocking your elbow mid throw. (you'd be surprised how many beginners struggle with that in particular)

[@fourcandles9413]

Nope it can't be taught especially not from a hack player like Nicholson

[@tonyburns6259]

Cm punk

[@CJ-ci1ri]

The GOAT

[@blademaster9297]

And his name is JOHN CEEEEENA

[@MikeyTripz]

Don't want the elbow to hyper-extend.. then you watch MVG throw & think maybe you're supposed to?!?! LOL

[@BoJangles3105]

I warn you all now, if you try to do what Paul Nicholson is preaching here you are going to get Dartitis. He even enhances his pontificating with a series of subliminal images and you don't even realise it. He doesn't know how a dart or anything else is projected. There is no rhythm here, nor is there any line of sight, flight or direction. He goes on about power but he can't install any with this, his throw? This video, like 90% of other instructional video's, is dire. He cannot sling a dart like he undoubtedly did before but feels the need to still be involved. Don't try it. Don't even watch it! Just because someone was renowned for doing something doesn't mean they can still do it. Likewise, doing something with aplomb doesn't mean you know how your doing it FACT.

[@mr.timjohnston546]

not a fu#$%^& thing about how to release the dart!!!! THE TITLE SAYS HOW TO RELEASE THE DART!!!

[@nicolahand8514]

This would be better if a dart player was doing these . :)

[@quirin.g2710]

Nicola Hand he is a dart player. He even won a major. :)

[@stumetallicafan]

@@quirin.g2710 and has beat Phil Taylor at least twice on TV !

[@clint4661]

You don't even know him. 😂seriously

[@okkcomputer]

dumbass

[@dereknagle]

Never heard of him.....