4 Tips To Fix Your Darts Grip!

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[@djs134]

I’m dealing with this same issue. We throwing really good until maybe 5 days ago. And now I’m in a funk, I can’t seem to find my grip or throw in general. The more I practice the worse it gets.

[@BullshotDarts]

That’s the worst! But remember that all players go through it and come out the other side a better player. Keep working through it and it’ll pay off!

[@bilikdarts]

For me the only way to fix it it by stop playing for few days. Throwing 1 hour + will make your finger tired. Without knowing it. Then suddenly you will thinking to change darts.

[@BullshotDarts]

Sometimes a break is definitely needed!

[@DiogoAmorim1983]

My finger doesn't hurt... but my arm does

[@curtharris3067]

Starting to think the same,,, less I throw, the better I seem 2 play

[@davidcox9674]

If your finger or arm is hurting after 1 hour, you may well be gripping the dart too tightly.

[@edsimon6367]

Dude, I tried your crazy ass grip and I love it! I was a pencil grip and/or 4 finger 3 on the barrel guy thinking I needed tight control. Your video loosened me up and now my throw flows so much better. Thank you!

[@BullshotDarts]

Haha awesome man glad to hear it works for you!

[@timleecromer]

Cheers from Orlando, Florida🎯🎯🎯 I just came across your clips and wanted to let you know I really enjoy your take on the game we love. I’m a subscriber and big fan, keep them coming.

[@BullshotDarts]

Thanks man!

[@pitthefrit6292]

I tried following all your tips and started improving heavily right away. A miracle! I am serious!

[@BullshotDarts]

Awesome to hear man! Keep it up!

[@coachb530]

Thanks for posting this, really good info here! I have the same struggles as you mentioned where I will lose my grip and the confidence that comes with it. I also struggle often w/ playing amazing at home for multiple sessions and then going to a live tourney and completely losing the feel/consistency. I like your suggestions and knowing someone of your calibre struggles the same way at times, gives me more confidence I'm not a freak and hopefully those tips get it back more quickly.

[@BullshotDarts]

That’s a big part of my videos is letting players know that we all have the same struggles! If you talk to the top PDC players, you’ll see they have the same struggles. Only difference is they can still throw in the 90s+ with struggles 😂😂 keep it up coach!

[@spicydoge3847]

I used to use my ring finger while holding the dart, which felt comfortable, but added a lot of unwanted spin to my throws. Started using only the pointer and middle fingers and bam, accuracy went through the roof hahah. Thank you very much for the informative video !

[@BullshotDarts]

Awesome , keep it up!

[@drazenprahin7754]

I had the same issue, used the same solution, also added some more separation between middle and point finger on the barrel..accuracy and consistency improved drasticaly

[@das_bouk]

I have a really hard time not aiming while trying to fix my grip/form, but one thing I tried that helped a bit was that I rotated my dartboard so the 20 is not at the top, i put it at the side or bottom which kind of subconsciously makes me not worry about what number I'm hitting.

[@BullshotDarts]

Nice! That’s an awesome idea I’ve never thought about!

[@maxr2087]

Try and Play in the dark, so you can just see the board but not the numbers/segments, then you have only the dark circle of the whole board to “aim” at

[@eddiehumphreys2905]

Great advice, thanks. And its totally true about the bullshot tee shirt. Since i bought mine i have 6 180s on DC and 58 140s. You informed me about DC and have given me alot of helpful advice on a game ive grown to love. Thank you sir and hoping you continued success with your darting career!

[@BullshotDarts]

Thank you so much Eddie! Same to you man keep kicking ass!

[@stuartbraine9519]

Just watched this and has been very helpful. I have been struggling the past few months and confidence is at a zero. Hopefully I can get my grip and confidence back.

[@BullshotDarts]

It’ll come back and you’ll be a better player!

[@pitthefrit6292]

Very convincing! after the 180 I had to subscribe. I have exactly that kind of problem, and I really hope that this tips can help. Beside from that, this actually is the first decent darts tutorial I have seen anywhere yet. 👌

[@BullshotDarts]

You got this man!

[@Mo-is5gc]

Thank you! This was everything I needed to hear. My PPD had dropped 3 PPD from last season and nothing felt right. I spent a night finding what was comfortable, and it was similar but different to my old grip. Still takes concentration not to fall back into my old grip, but it will become natural with time.

[@BullshotDarts]

Time time time! The most important part of getting better

[@rackum44]

Congratulations on your placing at the tournament in St Louis

[@BullshotDarts]

Thanks!

[@wespetit150]

Hey man, you opened a whole new world 4 me!! Respect bro, respect. Simple but verry verry effectiv. Greets, from belgium. U made me beter 😉

[@BullshotDarts]

Awesome man! Keep up the good work!

[@wespetit150]

@@BullshotDarts you 2 m8 🤜🤛

[@Book-Mark]

Man I love darts! Great channel. I struggle with arm and shoulder consistency. I'll sub. and check out your uploads. Thanks.

[@BullshotDarts]

Thanks man! Shoot well!

[@NZ-PUNISHA]

I totally understand the grip thing. It happens to me. i will be practicing and hitting everything, it seemed, but as soon as i play someone, my grip deserts me and i don't hit ish it's so frustrating 🙃

[@BullshotDarts]

The worst lol

[@briceristow5985]

Thanks for posting this. I think grip and follow through are permanently paired - and I have come to realize recently that my grip is affected by my footing too. I totally agree with your point on the bullseye. Una pregunta...what do you do to keep your hands dry during a match or tournament? Are you a fan of chalk or rosin? Keep posting - love your videos.

[@BullshotDarts]

Hey man! My hands generally don’t get too sweaty, unless it’s super humid, but I have had that problem before and I’ll always wash my hands between every match, then I just use my shirt as a towel between throws if needed and blow on them. I don’t like chalk or resin, always makes me feel weird having something on my hand

[@tiyawn29]

Weirdly enough, i discovered on my own that throwing at the bullseye is a way for me to "reset" my mind...if that makes any sense. Like,if I am having a bad moment, I just step back,take a deep breathe and then throw at the bullseye until I feel confident again...even if I don't hit it that much,just by throwing at it,helps with my aiming/throw around the board. It is like a reset button for me...too bad I can't do it when I am having a match😅

[@BullshotDarts]

That’s awesome! I think bullseye is the best way to get that confidence back up. Who doesn’t love hitting a bullseye!

[@rc5994]

another great video. thanks for the helpful info!

[@omeraktash]

it's been over 2 months now and I can't still have my grip back. I was a local champion then, now a steady 26 hitter. and I feel like the more I try to get it back, the more I lose it. so frustrating and contemplating giving up the darts for good.

[@BullshotDarts]

Sounds like you might be trying too hard to fix it. Relax and don’t think about your grip and just focus on having fu

[@alexspencer6159]

Do you have suggestions for playing both soft and steel tip to try and stay consistent.

[@BullshotDarts]

The best way would be to use the same darts and just switch tips, but as far as going back and forth, it’s just a matter of adjusting for a few days before the event

[@phixi0n]

I'm struggling atm, only 5 days in... I literally cannot throw properly anymore. I watched a bunch of tutorials on how to throw properly and it's completely killed my game. My darts are flying all over the place, flying at random angles through the air. I was never great with these darts, they feel wrong to me in so many ways, I have some new darts coming I hope they fix my issues.

[@BullshotDarts]

Good luck man! Darts is a game of waves to gotta ride out those lows and you’ll be back to your highs!

[@kerenanino7457]

Thank you for this video! I've been struggling on my grip for the past few months and I wanna ask for some advise. I use 3 fingers and I kinda wrap my 4th finger ( the one beside the thumb, i dont know what to call it ) and my 3rd finger is on the point. I really have this uncomfortable feeling every time I throw. Sometimes, my throw can't reach the 20's and it just goes everywhere. Do you have any tips about this? Cause i feel like all of my practices are always in vain and I dont see the result. Thank you.

[@BullshotDarts]

Hey! So it’s kind of hard to help without seeing it, but if it doesn’t feel comfortable, switch up your grip until something feels right. Doesn’t focus on targets, focus on feeing comfortable then when it does the darts will start to hit!

[@sablinger]

great! Thanks for sharing your Knowledge. It is actually pretty hard to work on not doing what my brain, arm, hand, etc already have accustomed to... cause still my Darts landing slightly at a horizontal angle. Anyway, Subscribed!

[@BullshotDarts]

At the end of the day you always gotta do what’s comfortable for you! Thanks!

[@notapplicable177]

This seems like a great warmup routine

[@thewolfx27]

Hey thanks for the video! I've only recently started darts myself but I've been wanting to get better and perhaps even get some coaching or just tips in general. Any advice on that?

[@BullshotDarts]

Hey Mario! If you look through my videos you’ll see a lot of advice videos. Check out the darts improvement playlist

[@jordankaymarkIIDREAMZII]

I’m addicted to darts but I have hit a plateau. I practice every day but can’t seem to hit hatricks every time. I’m just wondering how much practice it takes to dial them in. I play with my grip to try and find a method that makes me surgical I just can’t figure it out.

[@BullshotDarts]

It’ll come in time! Darts is a lot of time and patience, and even then there’s waves, just gotta stick with it

[@danielrobichaud5498]

Where did you get your dartboard surround and logo under your dartboards ?? I want one , anywhere to find them ??

[@BullshotDarts]

It’s just a normal surround I bought, then I got stickers that I put on it

[@bigfrinl7525]

Ive almost lost my stance and am in the process of trying keep as still as i can during practice and maybe slowed down slightly. Like ive gotten a little sloppy overtime there.

[@BullshotDarts]

I get that too sometimes where I can’t seem to eliminate a shake or sway in my stance. Keep consistent and once you get through it, you’ll be better than before!

[@marthao5799]

I have been dealing with this issue for some time. I improve my playing over a couple of months and then my darts fall apart. I have been trying to get my grip right but maybe I am not really finding the completely right grip so I lose it again

[@BullshotDarts]

Same! I feel like it’s a constant cycle

[@marthao5799]

@@BullshotDarts Good News Update! My darts have significantly improved. I went back to the basics and waited on the line till I make sure my grip is good and then giving myself a few seconds to relax and throw :)

[@davestribling8047]

Excellent video

[@BullshotDarts]

Thanks!

[@Strohat8]

Someone may have asked already but what kind of darts are used in this video?

[@BullshotDarts]

Rob cross pixels 25g

[@ForestVance-v7e]

i feel like my dart has been twirling to the board. ive thought about changing stem length. i have tried other barrels which may have made things worse. need to focus on my soft tip barrels since thats all i really play . maybe conversion points will help me

[@BullshotDarts]

Shaft length and flight size will help, but also make sure you’re holding the dart straight to the board and releasing straight. Longer shaft with bigger flight will help stabilize. Good luck!

[@ForestVance-v7e]

@@BullshotDarts i use the tweenie and standard. Ill focus more on form and see if i see improvement this week Thanks

[@blackie75]

Man, this is killing me atm. My throw was great for like a month, could hardly miss a checkout etc.....Then all of a sudden, I screwed with my grip or something, just trying shit out, then I just couldn't get it back comfortable again and my accuracy fell away and I started trying different things and before you know it I'm further away than I was before. Soooo frustrating....😥😥

[@BullshotDarts]

We’ve all been there! Stick with it and when they feel good again you’ll be way better than before!

[@blackie75]

@@BullshotDarts Will do, cheers 😎

[@TheOneAndOnlyW3azle]

Danke für's Video und die Arbeit dafür. Grüße an alle! 😄

[@edwardowen4488]

Would you recommend having one finger under the point or alongside it?

[@BullshotDarts]

All comes down to comfort! I always say go with instinct, just grab the dart and see how you instinctually grab it

[@BlueWhitePyro]

Some good tips. Still had the feeling that i hadn´t found my optimal grip yet. Still don´t but at least im trying some different things ow

[@BullshotDarts]

Grip comes and goes I feel like, gotta ride the high while it’s there then ride it out when it’s bot

[@andrzejkokoszka5407]

If I feel comfortable with using my ring finger on the tip, is this some kind of issue that I should work on, to use just 3 fingers?

[@BullshotDarts]

I always recommend only three fingers because less contact on the barrel gives less room for mistakes, but if the ring finger feels good on there, by all means do what’s comfortable for you!

[@andrzejkokoszka5407]

@@BullshotDarts Thanks, I'm really gratefull for your respond and for all of your stuff. I will try to experiment with that hint. I'm just starting my adventure with Darts and I made some progress thanks to you. I haven't scored my first 180 yet, but I'm geting closer and closer. I'm looking forward for your next videos, you're doing amazing work!

[@EvenStarsBurnUp]

Im new to darts. Playing an hr a day last 3 weeks. Havent found my throw yet. Ive had the most accuracy with a loose grip, 2 fingers on top and thumb on bottom. No curving just a little sandwich. I keep my wrist straight from my forearm. I think my throw has too much arc and is too soft for deflections. I am debating if I should force myself to a different grip. I know I will decline in short term but hopefully long term it will be better. I notice you angle your wrist back and you use your thumb to press the dart against your pointer finger. I tried your throw. I found the darts throws are faster and have a spiral that I havent had before. I am releasing it too late. I might keep trying it, but im still draw to the comfort of my preferred grip. I cant say I am an expert on professional dart player history. I notice your throw looks similar to Mike Gregory, maybe others Im not aware of. Did you take any inspiration from any pro player when finding your grip.

[@BullshotDarts]

Hey Nil welcome to darts! Awesome to hear you’re getting in a lot of practice and dedicated to improving your game! As far as inspiration for my grip, I’ve always done what’s comfortable for me. It took me over a year of throwing to get to the grip I have now, nd even then, I still make minor adjustments here or there. But my throw as a whole, Phil Taylor was my biggest inspiration. Keep playing with your grip and see what happens, most importantly it has to be comfortable for you. Check out my other videos and see if they help! Good luck!

[@JeryInTheWild]

Okay I need help 😅 when I hold the dart the way it feels most comfortable for me, they all land with the flights looking to the right, never stick straight 😢 what can I change?

[@BullshotDarts]

As long as it feels comfortable that’s okay. If you see a good view of all players darts, a lot of players have darts that stick in a bit sideways

[@JeryInTheWild]

I changed my grip now and i like how its going. My AVG went up from 50ish to 65 😁

[@alisharhodes589]

Me and my husband belong to j and j ventures we love your videos

[@BullshotDarts]

Thanks!

[@ProjectDefi]

Congrats bro

[@pvfckev8348]

I hate this feeling I tried all kind of 3 finger grips nothing works or feels right I'm sticking to a 2 finger grip

[@BullshotDarts]

Whatever’s comfortable for you! Keep it up!

[@ryanjones3743]

Forgetting your grip often is a form of dartitis, it's focusing on it so much it just doesn't feel right, play darts without a care in the world. That's my main tip

[@BullshotDarts]

Agreed!

[@tbfromnc5944]

Thanks for the video. I have only been playing for less than 1 yr and have been watching many videos about proper throwing motions. I noticed that a lot of professionals and you included tend to pause with the dart in front of the eye prior to coming forward with the follow through. Are you aiming at this time? I tried to practice taking my dart slower back, even stop to aim a bit like Phil Taylor, but everytime I do it my dart ends up flying in the 1,5, 12 or even 18. However, when I bring my arm back and forward faster, I hit my targets more consistently (more often singles with a few trebles and doubles). I would like to hit more 180s and doubles more often and more consistently, so is it a problem to do what I do? I don't feel like I'm aiming at all. Any advice? thanks for any input.

[@BullshotDarts]

Hey! So this comes down to comfortability. When I pause before throwing, that is when I’m doing my aiming, but you don’t have to pause to aim. MVG flows for his whole throw but he def is aiming somewhere in that throw. So it all comes down to what’s comfortable for you!

[@jojovocal6125]

im always problem my griping when i am back playing dart.for me now.its poor

[@BullshotDarts]

You’ll get there! It takes time

[@STEVIEDVD]

More excellent advice, 👍🏻

[@jojovocal6125]

i really apreciate ypur video.maybe this a time to find out my griping.

[@gmann212]

A couple questions. Where in St. Louis was the tourney? I’m from St. Louis and I follow Edubs #promotedarts. Have you ever used any kind of grip substance like sex wax? With my job my hands can get pretty dried out and I lose my grip and feeling on the barrel so using the wax really helps me sometimes. Really hoping to be able to make the Blueberry Hill tournament this September and meeting up with ya

[@gmann212]

Also I think it’s Blueberry Hills 50th year anniversary tourney which is incredible and will probably be a huge turn out

[@BullshotDarts]

It was at this hotel called the aviator, awesome place and was an awesome tournament! I don’t use any kind of wax or powder, I’ve tried both and they throw me off. Yeah man that would be awesome! Blueberry hill is going to be amazing, especially being the 50!

[@gmann212]

@@BullshotDarts I live 5 mins from that hotel 😂😂

[@BullshotDarts]

No kidding 😂😂 should’ve come out man! Was a great time!

[@gmann212]

@@BullshotDarts I would love to be able to pay more attention to the local darts scene . Just busy w everything else

[@jordenvallestero9189]

Does dart design affect the grip?

[@BullshotDarts]

For design there’s the shape of the barrel then the grip pattern. The grip pattern doesn’t have an effect for me personally, and wouldn’t think it would for other players, but the shape of the barrel can def be a determining factor for your grip

[@JohnnyGlassco]

Ho😢w do you trouble shoot dart game it go to game and thenERR

[@BullshotDarts]

I don’t understand the question lol

[@darrenpaoletta9901]

You are naturally a front gripper. I know this because your index finger is pointing in the air because you can't get to lay on the barrel and your playing more to the back of the barrel bet you hit a lot of 1s and 5s. reason for this is you use your middle finger on the point as a stabiliser then your place thumb in the middle of the barrel which is to much of a stretch ..reason why pointer finger won't drop....move your thumb closer to the point index finger will drop good by 1s and 5s

[@BullshotDarts]

I’ve tried many different grips and I go with what’s most natural and comfortable. Having my index finger laying on the barrel has always felt very uncomfortable for me

[@darrenpaoletta9901]

@@BullshotDarts absolutely whatever feels comfortable spot on 👍... great videos by the way

[@BullshotDarts]

Thanks man!

[@BoJangles3105]

You wrongly state grip, then you continue more correctly by saying hold. Nobody should grip the dart. The dart must grip you, it sounds strange but it's fact.

[@BoJangles3105]

You do not grip the dart. Fact!!!

[@BullshotDarts]

Grip, hold, synonyms

[@djp411]

huh??? how to "re-find" your dart grip... "try a lot of different things to see what works"... ??? are you looking for your grip again, or are you looking for a NEW grip?? Not making sense.

[@BullshotDarts]

You’re looking for your comfortable grip. Everyone’s grip is always evolving, what feels comfortable one day won’t another day so you make minor adjustments to make it comfortable again, thus re-finding your (comfortable) grip.

[@BoJangles3105]

Stop saying grip, you only think you do it, you don't, you need to get the dart to grip you. You throw the invisible dart. In darts it's a treble not a triple, it comes from the sound of the dart hitting the treble nothing to do with a multiple segment.

[@BullshotDarts]

Whatever floats your boat!