By George Silberzahn

"Advice To The Dart Lorn" is copyrighted © to George Silberzahn. Permission is required for reprint.

Introduction

 I was talking with someone about the dart league and other dart things when about half way through our second drink he stared into his beer, and as though talking out loud to himself, said "I’d sure like to win more games." He didn’t elaborate. We went on to other subjects but his comment set me to thinking about all the people just like him who would like to play better but don’t know how to go about it or where to start.

OK, so why doesn’t this person play better? We’re all spastic to some degree and sure that limits how well we play but what about the dumb things people do that hurt their game? And the smart things they don’t do that would help their game? And why don’t they already know about such things anyway? Maybe they think listening to someone would damage their image or something and it’s an ego thing? Or maybe, gasp, they think that darts just isn’t very sophisticated so there isn’t anything to learn from reading? Then there are those people who like to play for diversion and a night out, and working at their game is not something they want to do. What ever your motive for being into darts, playing a little better would be a good thing, even if it’s just so other people won’t have to sit through what seems like hours for you to finish one game: consider it a courtesy thing.

Well you all can relax, or tense up if that’s your way, help is on the way. It is in the form of "Advice to the dart lorn" and on this web site. There are hints for ways a person may improve their game without being obsessed or hurting themselves.

Questions and comments are always a good thing and if you have one (some) send them along. You will not be able to be to sophisticated. You will not be able to ask about something for which you will not get a reasoned answer based upon experience and knowledge, even if you’ve won local contests, or national or international titles.