How to stand! DARTS STANCE AND BALANCE AT THE OCHE!

[@chuckhand8622]

Thank you so much, I'm blind in my right eye, now I know how to throw properly being right handed and left eye dominant

[@christopherheath9080]

Great advice. I have very recently started playing again and my darts were terrible. I was unsure of stance, what darts I should use all manner of things. Added to those things was the fact that I am now a right leg amputee and have a prosthetic leg. This video has shown me exactly what I needed to help my stance. My darts are not much better yet, but I know I am on the right path. Thank you for the great advice because I was really disenchanted with my darts.

[@melissawilliams7238]

I have been practicing my dart game daily for a total of two months and I have actually come a long way to being kinda decent. About two weeks in from deciding I was going to do this experiment "just to see" if the "practice makes perfect" rule applied to darts, I started taking in all the available information I could (KZbin) to help improve my accuracy and consistency. Found out I am right hand-left eye dominant and that was why I was struggling to aim with my eyes- up to that point I was just going off excessive repetition and muscle memory to aim at the different parts of the board. I have since, played around with everything from foot stance, body angle with the board, playing side to side on the throw line, different anchor points for bringing the dart back before the throw(im an 🏹 archer to begin with), my finger grip on the dart, my wrist angle(I found the flight and accuracy of my darts is better if my hand is slightly cocked backed at the wrist with the heel of my palm and fingers straight pointing toward the board, more cupped around the dart rather than pinched) I've tried a couple different dart weights, barrel shapes, standard vs slim flights... Anything that might affect performance. I'm pretty decent and do my share of winning. However, whenever I play with/against my husband who stands 6'2" height I feel like it's completely unfair that the throw line is never adjusted to compensate for height variations. It seems that there is significantly more physical effort and skill required for someone standing at 5ft to aim with accuracy and consistency than someone standing 6ft tall WITH AN ADDITIONAL 4 inches of arm length. I'm developing whole new muscle groups while he is effortlessly dropping them into the board from what looks like less than a yard away. 🧐😫😜

[@simonmcatamney9399]

Thanks for mentioning the Right handed left eye dominant stance. Major improvement by the end of the video. Stay Lucky.

[@PourpierToxique]

Man.. My average has increase a lot since I have listenned your advices. And.. I've watched this vid only 3 days ago !! IIt's been 6 months since I last scored a 180 and I am at my second one since i've seen your vid (in 3 days! wtf! ^^)! Thank you! Thank you so much!! 👍🎯

[@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo]

Thanks! This is exactly what I need. MORE!

[@Luca-ek4og]

Thanks mate, the locking the knee method really helped. I was always uncomfortable with my stance, and this helped out a lot. Now building consistency!

[@_spacecoyote]

Love this. So thorough and backed up with a solid knowledge of pro players and their stances. I think the realisation I came to is; “what feels natural” is less repeatable than an intentional stance & as a result, my consistency suffers. Great video 💪

[@Kev7-c6u]

I couldn't work out why I couldn't throw darts like I did as a kid. This was happening for a few years. I pivited my hip and threw I solid ton. No fluke, happened again and again. Thanks man 👍

[@DartsClass]

No worries Kev. Body and upper torso position is very important to give you the right perspective of the board to throw straight! Thank you for watching 👍🎯

[@Kev7-c6u]

@@DartsClass yea, I also locked the knee. I may have fallen in love with darts again cos the treble twenty and nineteen was peppered for about an hour and a half. I've subscribed. Thanks again 👍

[@gregflanagan3181]

That's thee best video ever he's so 100th percent nd no.boring crap does vid thanks man got dart tit 30 years ago now getting regularly 140 lot of 120 your so on the ball tks mate

[@hammertime196829]

Thank you very much for doing this one. There is some really useful advice and explained very well.

[@DartsClass]

Thank you Paul, been a long time coming. Hopefully there's something useful you will be able to take from it 👍🎯

[@ericlelandmusic]

Fantastic advice. We were trying to figure out how to work a right handed / left eye dominant stance and this was a huge help! Hit 2 bull's eyes on my 1st throw (no lie) and everything clicked. thank you sir!

[@astronomyforbeginners-a4b-217]

I'm new to darts and new to your channel. I'm really struggling with my stance and balance. This is giving me no end of trouble with drift all over the board! I've watched numerous video guides, and I must say that this is the best one on YT. I love the split screen that allows the viewer to view your body and feet positions up close. So a huge thank you for this superb guide. All the best - Fletch -

[@DartsClass]

Thank you for your kind comment. Glad it was useful for you! Cheers

[@astronomyforbeginners-a4b-217]

@@DartsClass Well thanks to you and this amazing master class, I finally got my very 1st One Hundred and Eighteeeee! I am so Happy! - Fletch -

[@timtrainor6998]

Thank you for your advice it’s helped my game 100%

[@berthurst9796]

Great video. I have watched lots of videos on stance when playing darts but your's is the most comprehensive and helpful. I liked it so much that I became a new subscriber.

[@DartsClass]

Awesome. Thank you Bert. I'm glad it was helpful for you 👍🎯

[@sylaslemiso8870]

thanks

[@marklawrence855]

I've just started again after a lot of years away, and this helps a lot to remember how to stand 🧍‍♀️ 😀

[@MrFamm]

I've just discovered your channel today and i gotta say this is the best one yet! Good work bro!

[@DartsClass]

Thank you Francis! Have you been playing darts for long?

[@marthao5799]

Having foot problems has made me have an unusual stance, lol. I have watched several videos about having a proper stance and I am trying to adjust my stance to help improve my darts. I think I will always stand flat-footed (equal weight between my feet) but I am slowly finding ways to keep a solid foundation, good balance and give my arm enough room to throw as straight as possible. I'm getting there a little at a time. I am a determined shooter!

[@jakesimo1331]

You definitely make the most useful, well-explained darts tutorials on KZbin! Looking forward to keeping up with your channel :)

[@datsall4now]

great video thanks for taking the time to post these tips

[@bobbygalyon5580]

@9:25 the ol' saying in practice.."Those who can't do....teach." Not only did you hit something off target, but I noticed your form/follow through with your throw wasn't very good. But you did say a lot the correct things and gave solid advice. People always ask how I'm so consistent and why I can literally hit any target so accurately and consistently with ease. I tell them basically everything he said. I just tell them for me at least it's all about making your body as steady/planted as possible, follow through with your throw...like how you would shooting a basketball,swinging in baseball,golf..ect..following through has been proving in majority of sports in accuracy...and most importantly...I tell them to make sure their elbow is completely straight (this is what I seem to always focus on and think of as I'm throwing). I think most casual dart players don't understand that throwing with a straight elbow in one fluid motion(no flicking of the wrist as you release...that small flick can make you far from target by inches...it's extremely important in throwing accurately and making you in full control of putting the dart where you want it.

[@keithcoyne]

Feckin HIPS!! You are a gent sir Was focusing on shoulder alignment and foot orientation. Never considered the hips and to engage a little stretch to find posture. I'll let you know how I get on Gent!

[@keithcoyne]

Defo helped no I'm trying to figure out how high my arm should be, dart eye line below above. Also should I be forcing my elbow in to be plumb with my hand? I recon I will be adjusting my style every day forever.

[@keithcoyne]

Thanks again man. Your videos have been great.

[@mahooten68]

I watched this video several days ago and can already tell a big difference in my accuracy! I am left-eye dominant but throw with my right hand. I was specifically looking for advice on this and was considering what it would be like to lead with my left foot instead of right. That is how I came across your video. Have you ever heard anything about that idea? Anyway, your advice about engaging the muscles of your lower body to increase stability is brilliant. Thanks for making these helpful videos!

[@revalfresh]

Well damn. I wasn't locking my knee. I am now. It feels foreign but they are flying straighter. Thank you sir.

[@yakmaharg]

Brilliant dude. Been waiting for an explanation of stance like this for ages 👍👍👍

[@hutch2405]

Thanks for the tips, I started throwing in my teens over 30 years ago. Just got back into throwing darts and I'm 42 now I rekindled and old hobby from years ago

[@tolipapa1]

I am so glad I stumbled upon your videos.ALL of them.. You are a great educator , having the ability to not only point out the mistakes we do(I do) but unlike others, you show the way to correct them... I am so happy that I can finally practice CORRECTLY and not just throw darts and time away... Thanks

[@shatupp6212]

great help, thank you very much for the video. im a left eye dominant and your advice is very well presented and explained.. cheers.. happy darting.. :)

[@heyheyadventures119]

Good job matey. If I have a trouble with good delivery darts which is happening from time to time I always back to the basics. 👍🎯👍🎯

[@robertbeilstein7085]

Thank you

[@SnifferAlan1972]

Thank you for the solid and well balanced advice 👍 I wasn't sure how to stand so this should help!

[@DartsClass]

Subscribe to my channel for more darts content: Live streams, practice tips, thought pieces and competition Vlogs! 👍🎯

[@COL321]

This is all really interesting information, thank you. I've heard MvG say he always checks his back leg is straight, I guess so his body is always at a consistent angle to the ground when he throws.

[@DartsClass]

Yep exactly right! Thank you for watching hopefully there is some helpful info in there!

[@alanmeasures8337]

I've watched a lot of your video's Bryn should have commented before now some of your video's have helped me a lot Keep them coming

[@DartsClass]

Hi Alan! Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch. It makes them worthwhile! Let me know if there's something you'd like me to cover not already on here!

[@emr5081]

Thank you for an extremely helpful and well-thought presentation. The guidance and validation are coming at a time where I’m critiquing my stance so I’m especially grateful!! Have a wonderful day and congratulations on the baby!!! Hope you and Mommy are getting sleep!

[@DartsClass]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I hope you found something useful in the video! Very tired but it's worth it! Thanks for watching 👍🎯

[@jameslloyd9439]

JQ=>l Iisd 89

[@ashramsey5907]

Another good video... Its amazing how changing one little thing can help you throw

[@DartsClass]

Hi Ash, thank you. Glad it was helpful! 👍🎯

[@Jim_Newlands]

Nice concise explanation, Bryn. A comfortable stance is the thing I am trying to get right at the moment, I've tried the back leg directly in line with the front and rotating the torso technique.....I'll end up popping my knee out if I keep that up! Oh, BTW I mentioned to you on twitter that I got the flight punch.....absolutely brilliant, mate! Throwing for nearly two hours last night and only had 1 flight detach, and that was because the stem ring broke.

[@DartsClass]

Thank you Jim! Great about the flight punch! Makes such a difference for just a couple of quid!

[@lancepascoe2852]

Great video, important tips that really help

[@greenskynz]

my main takeaway is the hips alignment which i did not pay attention to before. thanks

[@KellyGonzales-i1e]

Thank you for your advice..more power to you .

[@Henwood-cq8fd]

Brilliant video as always and follows up perfectly from the message thank you so much.

[@przemeklelewski7608]

Please let me know if I understood correctly: does my hand between elbow and hand/fingers should be in vertical before throw and during the throw as well? I'm asking, because when I recorded my throw, I can see my hand is at an angle.

[@DartsClass]

The more vertical your forearm is the better - that means you will be pulling the dart back straight, and following through straight, this should improve your consistency, especially on the trebles. When aiming at other parts on the board, your arm should stay the same, but a slight twist in your torso, or change of angle in your stance to line up the new target. This will mean every dart you throw should be very similar in your arm and it will stop you having to use your shoulder to propel the darts 👍🎯

[@przemeklelewski7608]

@@DartsClassIn the second part you answered on sth, that I thought yesterday. Thanks for your full response 👏

[@pellekontsnor]

I have to say, this is the best video on this topic I've seen. 1 thing, locking my knee is very uncomfortable (even after a few minutes) and gives me knee pain the next day. Should I just do a few minutes each day and build it up, or should I give up on locking my knee?

[@DartsClass]

It will hurt your knee like heck to start with but you'll get used to it. After a long session of practice your knee and calf will ache a bit as youre putting a big percentage of your weight on it for a prolonged period of time 👍🎯

[@zixxerlev]

The advice about locking the knee is already working for me, and I can feel the calf muscle working harder. Will take some getting used to, but I'm sold on the technique. Also (reading DartsNutz threads), I am refraining from any feint throws and from rolling the dart barrel in my fingers. This does indeed, give my eyes better focus and gives my brain the stillness it needs to make the throw happen. I am closer than ever to stacking darts. My biggest problem is trying to land the third dart the same as the first two. Just can't seem to change that trend 🙄🤬 Must be my own head - game? Thank you for making these videos and sharing your expertise. Subscribed! Cheers!!

[@DartsClass]

Thank you so much for your comment. I'm so glad it's helping. I did a video too about my secret to a consistent 3rd dart. It may work for you. Its a small physical change I made that helped my reputation and focus for my last dart 👍🎯

[@patrickmuller2044]

Great great video! Very best explication I've seen so far. Thx

[@DartsClass]

Thank you Patrick. Can I ask if there would be demand for me to do some videos in German? My German is OK, and I know Marcel Scorpion has a great following on KZbin

[@patrickmuller2044]

@@DartsClass I think that would be more than welcome to the german community. I can't speak for them because I'm belgian, but I know there is a great demand for these kind of videos in Germany. Keep going like this :-)

[@iangadbois3025]

Very helpful. I'll expect a 10pt bump soon.

[@rollercoaster12]

Just a quick point about Mensur... He suffered with dartitus and developed his strange throw to compensate ... He has done exceptionally well to overcome this and play world class level darts. I too suffer with dartitus and trying various techniques to overcome this.

[@artfuldodger6746]

Nice one thanks.

[@Jerry-rf8bn]

Thank you. Very good, solid advice. You have helped a lot of darts players. I completely agree with your comments about Mensur Suljović's throwing style. It defies logic but, who can argue with his success?

[@DartsClass]

There will always be exceptions in every sport. Some people succeed on pure talent, the rest of us need to rely on some basis of technique!

[@theonlyrealAJ]

10:15 I've been all over the oche being right hand left eye dominant. I will practice to the left. Thanks.

[@davecks3042]

I have certainly improved by applying your suggestions / advice

[@DartsClass]

Hi dave, that's excellent to hear! Keep up the darts my man 👍🎯

[@josephmiller6677]

Excellent info.... love your sense of detail and humor... as well... Bravo ! Will you do a video of moving laterally left to right on the oche... is there advantage to move to the right to hit the numbers right of the 20.... etc?

[@jessicadavis2751]

Very good explaining thank you

[@866562]

Very well explained video, thanks.

[@DartsClass]

Thank you Richard 👍🎯

[@MarcelHuygens]

Great instruction! Do you know why many pro players do stand more to the right of the oche? Instead of in the middle of the oche?

[@scottcooper5602]

Great video. Great advice. I know locking that knee in my own game helped tremendously.

[@manojkumarchavda65]

Thank you for the video. The hand stance you have shown looks like we are hitting on 20s. Can you describe hand movement directions for each of the numbers, am sure triples, doubles eg. 3, 19, 17,14 and all bottoms lines are quite difficult. With left and right or like North East or SW, there are different degrees that might need to judge when you throw.

[@lovethedarts9522]

Great explanation Bryn, I'm off for a chuck in a bit and work on my basic stance and arm position. For the life of me I can't line my arm up in front of my eye.

[@DartsClass]

It's a tough position to get into, and some sort of head position / body position comprise is always needed but try to avoid making either one too extreme! Thanks for watching

[@westertonstorage3679]

as a lefty with a right eye dominant, i pressume im following the same advice regarding whitlock? love the vids btw.

[@derekfegen4784]

Very good video very professional well done lad

[@DartsClass]

Cheers Derek, hopefully it's been helpful for some people!

[@neilmcguire4416]

Brilliant cheers pal for advice

[@Camrographer]

The problems you pointed out are exactly what I've been struggling with. I wasn't sure how to solve that. I definitely can't do the complete 90 degree stance as it seems to hurt my shoulder but I'll try other others. By the way should I change my position depending on what numbers I'm throwing at? I think I'm right hand and right eye dominant.

[@DartsClass]

Hi Mike, thanks for watching. Absolutely, at least rotate your torso. For me when aiming at d12 and d10 I'm in two different positions at the oche. Otherwise you have to compensate by throwing across yourself

[@pvfckev8348]

Thanks for this video, I sometimes struggle with stance. Sometimes when nerves get to me my stance feels like in on a uneven floor and I bounce. I think I'm not locking my knee so going give it a try.

[@DartsClass]

Worth trying. I have been so nervous before that my knee is shaking and this helped that too, as well as giving me a more secure base

[@pvfckev8348]

@@DartsClass two great tips in that video because I'm a dreaded left eye dominant right handed player and going try the whitlock position. I've try copying the Taylor way n I suck sometimes.

[@alanmarriott9216]

Can I ask some advice please. Being right handed and right eye dominant what side of oche should I be please and do you have to Compensate with aiming by aiming touch more to right? Thanks

[@mareksz.4537]

Verry good video. Thank's for many explain. Im playing darts somethink about 20 years but im still amator. Most nervous me that all my darts going to 5 (they turn left). Each day i fight with this:)) I change grip, aiming, body rotation, head rotation, hand more stright, hand closer body. I try everything. Your video give me new possibility (optionts). Greeting from Poland

[@DartsClass]

Thank you for watching Marek! I hope this video will help you! 👍🎯

[@mareksz.4537]

@@DartsClass I hope so too:) When I come back home on Saturday then I will try new options. Soft grip. My opinion is that I hold my dart in the hand so strong.

[@stevieg3929]

Wait so if it’s all about keeping it all straight what about when you switch targets should you move over?

[@bilkocuervo8238]

Nicely done! Good info!

[@WeeIslay]

Excellent advice 🎯👍🏻

[@DartsClass]

Cheers Stewart. Thank you for watching

[@WeeIslay]

Your welcome 🎯👍🏻

[@stumetallicafan]

Informative video thanks . I've always been a bit of an Aspinall , Wade type and always coming up , would this be a reason too that I get darts low or would a lighter or heavier dart help . Any tips on working out between if you need a lighter or heavier dart?

[@barnezy118]

Good video I can’t decide on my best stance reasonably new player (3 months) think I’ll go with the last one looks most comfortable

[@schimthesinger419]

Finally through this video I may find out why my throw is so inconsistent... I filmed my throwing action this afternoon and found that my forearm is not perpendicular to the floor and pull back at an angle! But it is quite awkward and stiff for me to make my forearm straight, do you think it is necessary to make it as straight as I can to improve my consistency and any hint to make it straight with less effort?

[@sharonpruiett1933]

When using the sideways stance, does your heel line up with a 20 or does your toe?

[@LiamLemons]

What advice would you have to someone who has been playing darts for almost 2 years and still just sprays all over the board most of the time? I’ve worked on stance, grip and throw the best I can, but I’ve seen almost little to no improvement from day one. I love darts and enjoy playing, but I’d love to graduate from playing on my own in the bedroom to getting out and playing in a small league or team down the pub, but don’t want to totally embarrass myself.

[@DartsClass]

It would be hard to say without seeing you throw. If you want to send me a dm on twitter with a video of you throwing 6 or 9 darts I can see if something stands out 👍🎯

[@samuelmuturi343]

Great video.

[@Stephenlarmour]

I was doing checkouts & watched ur vid, turned my front foot more 10/11o’clock & took out 82 in 2 darts lol not sure if that’s a 1 off, more practice needed lol 🍺

[@DartsClass]

Haha well ill take that as a testimonial for the video! Might allow a more open body decision for you and relax your throw as the 9oclock foot position can close you off too much and tense your upper body, which needs to be relaxed!

[@Stephenlarmour]

Darts Class yeah I follow Dyanamite daves philosophies as in both feet need to b planted on the floor..both were but I went from side in to 10/11pm as I say, will give it a go def. cheers bud

[@joeturk]

Thanks for the great vid! I’ve very recently gotten into darts (got my Winmau board and tungsten darts last week!). I’ve always loved throwing for fun here and there, but now that I’m done with college football (and out of school), I’ve really enjoyed making it a sport to practice on my own. One question I was hoping you could help me with: As someone who is right handed, yet is blind in their right eye (but has perfect vision in their left eye), I’m not sure what the best positioning is for me. I’m sure that, even in my case, a lot of it will come down to what feels best/natural... but I was wondering if you could suggest a thing or two that you think, in theory, would be best for someone like me to consider (eg., which of those stances, what side to stand on, etc)? I understand if you can’t get to this message, thank you regardless! *Edit* - Just realized most of the dart videos I have saved to my “watch later” are from your channel haha... I definitely subscribed and am looking forward to watching/learning more!

[@DartsClass]

Thank you for watching Joseph. Glad you're taking up darts more seriously... There's so much room for growth of the game stateside! It would be best for you to probably take a more front on approach. This will mean that when you pull the dart back it will come towards the bridge of your nose / centre of your face rather than your right side that has no sight. If I were you I'd watch Simon whitlocks position. You may also want to reach out to Jamie Caven, a long time professional darts player who is also blind in one eye, he would be better placed to advise you and I'm sure he'd be happy to respond if you contacted him on twitter / his website. Thanks for watching, keep throwing! 👍🎯

[@joeturk]

@@DartsClass Thanks a lot for the reply. Super grateful you took the time to give me such a thoughtful answer with multiple pointers/suggestions. I'm excited to practice the front-on approach! I can't believe I haven't tried or thought of that yet; it sounds very fitting for me (and appears so from your video)! Also, that's amazing to hear about Jamie Caven. I'm looking forward to researching him more. Definitely gonna watch Simon Whitlock as well! Thanks again. Glad to receive such great help on my first time reaching out for personal advice.

[@noobztvgaming]

Very helpful

[@jackhandy1626]

Great video really good content

[@DartsClass]

Thank you Jack, glad you're enjoying it

[@Skaetdude]

Hi....If your strong foot is at the line, does it matter if your arm crosses the line? i just couldn't remember lol. Getting back into it! Thanks for the video!

[@DartsClass]

No, the only thing that matters is your foot, as long as that's behind the line you can lead as far forwards as you like in theory

[@stevieg3929]

When I stand on the oche I stand to the right but feel like I’m dead centre but I’m not, how do I correct my alignment?

[@Hahehhwgajshah72726..]

Do you place your lead foot in the centre of the oche for all throws or do you move side to side depending on what you're throwing at?

[@DartsClass]

No, I'm always happy to move to get a better view! It's just important that if you have to do that you adjust the power you throw with as that extra inch or two to get to the board will often make it fall short of the target. If you watch my 2nd match Vlog you'll see in the final I move a long way across to hit a double 20 that had been blocked! Thank you for watching

[@Hahehhwgajshah72726..]

@@DartsClass Great, thanks for the feedback and keep up the fantastic work you're doing.

[@johnbrackettii9468]

Great video. I've watched many stance videos and was changing my throw all the time now I'm doing the foot at about a 45 both feet stay down and I wondered if I was the only one whose leg got sore 👍👍 excellent video thanks

[@DartsClass]

Thank you John I appreciate your great comment. I can assure you if you practice a lot and have a good strong stance, your leg will get sore a long time before your arm does!

[@ronsprouse7856]

Very good video. Well explained.

[@DartsClass]

Thanks Ron, I repeated myself a few times to get my point across but hopefully some people out there find it useful 👍🎯

[@iBearcub]

SUBSCRIBED! GOOD TIPS

[@rackum44]

I throw the last way you described which is the way you throw but how do I see my target it seems like my dart is in the way of my eyeline

[@tomasmorrissey7324]

Cheers mate will try this maybe it's the reason my elbow flares out

[@kvajeblostari]

Hello, what about moving side to side for double 16 to move left or move right for double 10 or is better to staj in the middle

[@DartsClass]

There's no real rule for that. I stay in my standard position for the whole board, but I do rotate my hips further around for the D10 area. However I do move if another dart has blocked me, then I just take up my normal stance just moved laterally across the Oche 👍🎯

[@t2dghealthyresearch952]

Depends

[@MrSpanks]

Cheers!

[@tubetastictv5077]

Does ur arm have to 90 degree's as u aim and throw, can it be at 11 oclock instead of 12 o'clock?

[@JerryJay1000]

Where did you get the t shirt

[@adarts1005]

Great video. I would like to send you a video of my throw. Just to see if my throw is ok. How can I send you my video ?

[@gameofthrows9357]

Do you have any superstitions with certain darts or colours? I can only use darts that are black or green or both,same with stems and flight colours,I won't use any that don't have black or green. My shirt is black and green too.

[@DartsClass]

Never had any superstitions with my darts themselves, I used to buy multiple sets of flights and stems with the same spec but it different colours and just change them whenever one needed changing, often giving me a complete clashing set. Drives my teammates mad! I have loads of superstitions / habits I have to do on the day of a game or tournament etc though! Some of them are weird and wonderful!

[@gameofthrows9357]

@@DartsClass Fila trainers is another thing I must wear 😁

[@DartsClass]

That's one of my number 1 rules. Always play and practice in the same shoes or as close as possible. Hence why I have 4 pairs of New Balances!

[@jamesgentry13]

I try telling my GF not to stand thst way.... but she still does and does well with it. But I totally agree with you

[@pauloneill914]

Quick question. Are you a darts coach? Just before I subscribe

[@krislumbergh860]

Good advise! Cheers 🍺

[@DartsClass]

Thank you. Hope you find it useful 👍🎯

[@krislumbergh860]

@@DartsClass Absolutly! I only began playing darts about a month ago. Finding lots of useful content on youtube, thanks to content creators like yourself ✌

[@Grandi74]

Another great video with some really good tips. I’m definitely going to revisit my stance and body position to see if I can get that extra percent of consistency. On an unrelated note, off the back of one of your videos I got some of the Harrows Torpedoes and they are amazing. Definitely fly straighter than a more expensive set I had. Keep up the great work. 👍🎯

[@DartsClass]

Good to hear. I love those darts. Awesome value

[@tropicalpalmtree]

My legs really hurt after a long game of darts and im only 26 lol, i really lock my knees out though, its the only way i feel stable and ready to throw

[@JERRYR708]

I share the same stance for darts as my archery.

[@chrisward9099]

I hit a lot triple 1 triple 5 any ideas

[@AndrewSeibt]

shoutout Akron

[@LukeT84]

I adore MVG but I have always worried about the amount of pressure he puts on his knees/hips. I think he will pay for it in later life. Hope I am wrong. I always wonder how anyone can throw like that but it is about what is comfortable (to an extent) like you said. I know Vincent van der Voort has changed his stance to an in-between stance (like mine and yours) and he says it has helped his injuries. I don't have any pain when I throw and I think I can do it for years and I am not putting any strain on my body. I would always lean towards that angle when telling others how to stand. Yes you are slightly further away but no strain on the body is a big pay off if you ask me.

[@DartsClass]

Yeah it's such a strain on the body, you can see why some of the bigger lads who play have such joint problems!

[@LukeT84]

@@DartsClass I'm 6'2 and over 20 stone, I don't think I could stand any other way to be honest. Another thing I was say is a raised oche. Even if it's just putting a dumbbell down or investing in a proper one, it will improve your game if you don't have to look at your stand every time. It improved mine a lot. Many pros insist on having them at exhibitions so they don't think about their stance as much.

[@DartsClass]

It helps massively having a raised oche. I normally have one at home but haven't installed it again since I swapped the layout of my garage a few weeks ago