Practice routines to use when you are on limited time...

Some ideas I have picked up along the road.

First before throwing you do need to do some stretches. (Old Article on thepassionatedarter.com website.)

After stretching both arms, shoulders, neck upper torso properly, throw warm-up darts, about 21 or 7 rounds.

By yourself throw 21 darts at the bull. It’s short (for those of us who have short attention spans). The point being is to get your eye hand coordination in tune. Then do it again and see if you can beat your first score. For those who hate, afraid of, do not like the bull this will make it your best friend. You want the bull to be your best friend. There will be times in a cricket match that it will make your opponent think about what they want to do after you close and point (4 or more bulls) on them using the bull. (Thank You BamBam and Railroad.)

When you go to a tourney whether a blind draw or a weekend of darts and you are hooked up with a partner that you have never thrown with (even if you know them). Play 170. You and your partner are on the same team. 170 is a 3 dart out.

As long as the first 3 darts leave you at an out (this is where knowing your outs and counting down as you go work well).

169,168,166,165,163,162,159 are not outs. Play 170 for about 5 matches and you and your partner will have a great idea on what each will be throwing at when the game comes down to 170 or below. It will also help in getting both of you settled and in sync to play. (Thank You Jon Willis; I got this from Jon a Canadian Darter.)

Do remember that at 350 in 501 is the time to start thinking about outs. Why? 350 – 180 = 170. This doesn’t mean put more pressure on your partner by saying hit a ton80 and we’re at an out.

You can also use 170 when you are practicing by yourself. It’s fast easy same rules apply.

Editor's Note: Thanks Kat, keep those good ideas coming!