How to Become a Darts Professional!

Have you ever wondered about the journey to become a professional darts player?
Whether you're a novice of any age itching to play competitively or an experienced pub or super league player, what steps must you take to reach the next level and ultimately the PDC Tour?
Leading pundit and former major winner Paul Nicholson joins host Dom Newton and Sporting Life's darts expert Chris Hammer to discuss the 'darting pyramid', the importance of averages, how to crack Q School and other factors such as choosing sponsors, nicknames and walk-on music.
If you have children who want to get into darts, this video will also give some great advice about how best to introduce them to playing the sport and getting them involved in the growing youth structures around the country.

[@shithead8953]

Very informative.. thanks Paul

[@markhowarth4978]

Really great insight on the road to becoming a darts pro…thanks Paul.

[@trevorkeating229]

Brilliant by Paul

[@ycanionlyevafind1sok]

I think the whole talent thing is interesting because it can take a while to 1) understand the fundamentals of what's required 2) experiment and find your throw 3) consistently use that throw ... I'm currently two months in (hour a day) and I'm just starting the 3rd step of that. I wouldn't say I'm good yet but the improvement along the way has been really encouraging and I'm starting to really feel the good darts as I throw them.

[@lelloz7444]

I do miss the board quite a lot....especially when i shoot at 19 ,3 or 17....i have started 2 weeks ago....

[@BazzaBeeBenson]

Personally i dont think county should be up there on the pyramid now, county averages look way lower than loads of other amateur darts stuff - lots of guys averaging in the 30s and 40s. Stands to reason too as you need to travel a ridiculous amount to play county - i would have a 3 hour trip to play 'home' games!

[@samiam4544]

Let me guess, hit what you are aiming at?

[@alexr6291]

Very good and informative Video, great job!

[@prospera6330]

5:23

[@charlesscottkelly]

I would be happy hits 3 60s every visit.

[@markadkins8188]

i’m 13 and only started playing darts recently and i’ve beat my mates who have played for years but my dad won’t let me set up the board in my house and i’m ready to practice for years but he won’t let me get it out i don’t know what to do i feel i’m naturally decent aswell

[@elliot_lufc1826]

Tell him that it’s one of your hobbies you want to play, tell him the benefits - it helps your maths skills, hand eye coordination and is a bit of exercise, if he says no, keep begging until he does

[@markadkins8188]

@@elliot_lufc1826 i have he just doesn’t listen

[@gmann212]

Well I only need to up my average 40 points and I’ll be headed to Ally Pally

[@teejay6063]

I'm starting my own pro league. We're gonna throw 4 darts per visit. Plus, you get a bonus dart for every 180. 901 is the game.

[@lendelfaria6373]

Grade yourself by your FDI

[@thadonis3516]

Fdi ?

[@teejay6063]

Be really fkn good?

[@adamyoung5383]

I am.. the Wan and Only

[@martintrindall3390]

You absolutely must have a certain amount of natural talent to start with.its not all about hours on the board.

[@SurprisedDodoBird-py2dl]

I think you can get decent with hard work but there's no question it takes a natural talent to be world class. I believe Littler when he says he doesn't practice. He has a perfect mix of everything from natural ability to calm under pressure.

[@martintrindall3390]

That is very true.

[@rattlesnake170]

Who’s the clown in the red jacket at 2.07 😉😂@paulnicholson