If you don’t follow Wayne Mardle on Twitter (@Wayne501Mardle), you should. He frequently shares useful and thought-provoking advice that will improve your darts game.
Here are a selection of his tweets that may help you:
Karen. Practicing targets won’t make you much better, it’s how you throw that makes you accurate. You need a sturdy stance, a comfortable reliable grip, move just the forearm and a follow through after release where the arm is fully extended. These elements help with consistency. https://t.co/RQOzD1FMgG
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) December 10, 2019
48 16 Tops….The End! https://t.co/e2oM6uX2I1
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) December 6, 2019
Try following through a little quicker this can lead to a later release, which will help. https://t.co/kCjgXuYDSd
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) December 5, 2019
Sounds like you’re floating them by releasing too early. It’s not the darts, Stu. https://t.co/TmhlaRu9S6
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) December 5, 2019
Think rhythm. https://t.co/LuT6a6zNvs
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) December 4, 2019
Right. You’re lowering your body prior to release this make you push the dart, mainly right. Your stance is good but you definitely rest right with the torso. Straighten up. Also follow through so the hand is left pointing at the target. https://t.co/3gwwonjhTK
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) December 3, 2019
Straighten your back left leg so it’s slightly pushing you forward. Make sure the weight is distributed evenly on the standing foot. Your stance is allowing you to move too much.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) December 1, 2019
You’re not opening the hand quick enough, so the dart is rolling up the thumb. Open the hand as quickly as you can. https://t.co/nufAVEmTb0
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) December 1, 2019
Each to their own boyo. Not for me. I don’t like props. https://t.co/paoi844bRM
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) December 1, 2019
Ha. As he hit the 48, I offered “ Good man “. https://t.co/RHOrM2DIfr
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 24, 2019
There’s absolutely no correct / right release point. It’s personal preference, but most players including professionals release the dart too late. https://t.co/BZlKaNOewT
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 24, 2019
It’s a lower target, lower targets are easier to reach, therefore seemingly more hittable. https://t.co/3sNLhzdXQl
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 24, 2019
Sorry, Anthony…I have no expertise in Dartitis at all. If I was you I’d speak to fellow sufferers. https://t.co/E9jtwUNl8M
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 24, 2019
Of course the equipment can make a difference, but you still throw them.. that never changes. https://t.co/X15t11iqoB
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 24, 2019
Try to release the dart as early as you can, then follow through quickly. https://t.co/rq4X1zc1ps
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 24, 2019
Two possibilities, Jamie. Your grip must have changed or you’re holding the dart nearer the point than before. https://t.co/j8YHpbZ1dB
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 24, 2019
I like to help. Good work. https://t.co/RGaQtXOVNR
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 22, 2019
You’re throwing with a flat trajectory. Your grip dictates this. You could try different stems which deflect rather than catch. The more extreme fix would be to change your grip, I wouldn’t recommend this. https://t.co/9r4rQDftco
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 21, 2019
Open your stance. Do this by moving right of centre on the oche, then move the left trailing leg out to the left just a few inches. This’ll open you up and stop the arm wanting to go left. Then follow through straight, obviously. Good luck. https://t.co/xRqC7axlZk
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 17, 2019
Most right handers find the location of D18 comfortable to go for. Most, not all. It also depends on the angle of entry of the dart. https://t.co/mGt9yo0poM
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 14, 2019
You have no backswing. This will make you want to push the dart to the target rather than propel with rhythm and use the elbow joint. https://t.co/Z4BrGZwx6o
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 13, 2019
Your grip is the fault. You need a grip that’s comfortable and one you can replicate.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 13, 2019
Because they travel the truest of any shape flight. Fact. https://t.co/KbIOjfgvfA
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 13, 2019
Because a treble 18 leaves 64, you then need a single to bull combo or treble to double combo. If you go the T20 route you only need one treble to leave a double. https://t.co/xxXmykRQzf
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 13, 2019
On that particular occasion, Ryan had a great marker for another bullseye. https://t.co/Ud2vL3uwez
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 13, 2019
Old, but still relevant. Darts tip. Get that elbow up! By Wayne Mardlehttps://t.co/JDuxhmMomz
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 12, 2019
You’ll know pretty sharpish. No more than an hour. Like trying flights and stems too, you’ll think yes or no in the first five mins.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 12, 2019
Most pros propel the dart firmly, so to make sure it travels with stability the most desired mix is long stems and standard flights. It’s all personal of course. https://t.co/bIRPpNM1iX
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 4, 2019
Hi Terry. Firstly, extend the back leg so it’s helping you lean that tiny bit forward, this’ll stop you resting low on the hip. Follow through to an extended finish. Most importantly for you, finish with the hand aiming at the target as your follow through is aiming left. https://t.co/VC2z9KMip1
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 4, 2019
Not really. It only comes into play if you don’t open the hand quick enough on release, thus not moving it out of the way. https://t.co/2ze7jntU7J
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 1, 2019
One of the most neglected aspects of the game that people seldom practice is rhythm. Without it you’ll never be at your best. #Darts
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 1, 2019
Ady, everyone is correct. Your arm should be fully extended after release, this leads consistent propelling , consistent follow through, better grouping. Try leaving the hand and arm in line with the target after release. It’s great visual confirmation of a straight dart. https://t.co/6AVAJ1N8GN
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) November 1, 2019
Stand firm and tall, Follow through firmly and think rhythm. https://t.co/QWKCvrkT8r
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 30, 2019
Pros miss so why shouldn’t you. https://t.co/LWz2Ph14nS
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 21, 2019
Natural leads to comfort. Comfort is key. https://t.co/TS3SHTKX4H
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 21, 2019
It’s the wrong way. https://t.co/wOiXHQaUhc
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 19, 2019
Gerwyn Price’s starting arm position is nearer his face and slightly higher, this’ll encourage an earlier release, which is conducive to throwing accurate Darts. This is better. It’s not a coincidence he’s playing some brilliant darts this year. @Gezzyprice
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 19, 2019
Grip. https://t.co/ICvsVmjhaB
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 12, 2019
Follow through firmly ASAP. https://t.co/qI6alHuIXf
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 6, 2019
Still the old classic, doubles around the board. Don’t use aids, you can’t use them in a game. https://t.co/raGvJxNPAS
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 6, 2019
Change your pace of the collection of the dart, change the pace of everything EXCEPT the pace you throw at. That should remain unchanged. https://t.co/fvPE3PPUS8
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 6, 2019
Routine and rhythm. Keep the up. Don’t slow down. https://t.co/smbT4LVkwc
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 6, 2019
Practice how the darts get to the target. Don’t be transfixed with where they go. Accuracy comes with throwing consistently right for you. https://t.co/A6UJ9xyO06
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 6, 2019
Rhythm and routine. https://t.co/9eUYq7M1iN
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 6, 2019
Change your grip now. Or slow down the backswing. https://t.co/GuqZ516Fch
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 6, 2019
Yes. Stop when you get bored or tired. https://t.co/dQWxOKQDWp
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 6, 2019
Very good mate. Over time, when you feel back to full power, lower the elbow about an inch, that way you’ll feel you can propel the darts firmer. Good work. https://t.co/XprFYNgn1b
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 21, 2019
Try to release the dart as early as possible, this takes the feeling of forcing, snatching them. This isn’t a fix for dartitis. https://t.co/4YJoCjcm06
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 19, 2019
For those that change Darts, flights and stems hoping for a miracle cure. Granted, your equipment set up matters, but please think about how the dart is getting from A to B. Make your method of throwing efficient, have minimal moving parts. #KnowYourGame https://t.co/LIGd8iWIbl
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 19, 2019
Release the dart earlier. A late release maybe the problem. https://t.co/usS44xkcpg
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 19, 2019
Correct. https://t.co/UgPkZ27CW8
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 19, 2019
The power you need to generate to throw a dart happens at the point just after the backswing turns into the follow through before release. https://t.co/ptGzNFTqPL
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 19, 2019
Your back swing is a little quick, which in turn is making your follow through weak because you’re decelerating. Slow down the back swing then you’ll be able to propel the dart firmer, creating less of an arc, which in turn will create better accuracy. https://t.co/fYcz16nVJQ
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 19, 2019
Keep your focus on the target. It’s not a problem to worry about as it’s literally obscured for a millisecond. https://t.co/czx57pT1pb
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 13, 2019
Try throwing quicker. It give you less time to fiddle around with the dart. https://t.co/9wFcoeRXGb
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 11, 2019
That’s the point, when we do it right and it feels comfortable we don’t think about it, we don’t need to think about it. What we should do though is just take a second to realise what’s working well. Be aware of what we are doing but paralysis through analysis is real. https://t.co/tX0CkrMUUA
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 11, 2019
If you are aware of a movement in your throw that you believe is hindering your progress, you need to change / stop it. Don’t think it’ll just get better or disappear.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 11, 2019
When you practice, yes you need a targets to aim for, but please be aware of how the dart is actually getting to the target. This is the important part. Hitting targets all day isn’t helping you if you have no idea what you’re doing right.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 11, 2019
If you know the set up works, stick with it. Most people have no idea what difference the change of equipment will make. Change for a reason. https://t.co/3RGdT6eHSc
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 11, 2019
A wrist hinge is a movement that has to be in unison with the release point and the correct weight of propulsion.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 10, 2019
You need to learn to bring the arm back into a slightly different position, whether it’s be less of a back swing, under the chin, side of the head. It’s all about comfort. https://t.co/FImdBiE5s5
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 10, 2019
You need to stand more upright, your leaning is causing the body to lower everything else, the head, the arm, shoulder, you hit fives because of this and the wrist hinge. Don’t lean so much as it lowers you, this leads to pushing and pulling, and keep the wrist still. https://t.co/K6j7AZrP3I
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 10, 2019
To counteract a very short backswing you need a very good follow through. Firm and direct. The down sides to no backswing are a tendency to release the dart late, especially under pressure, and it also induces tightening up of the shoulder and tricep. https://t.co/iwhOhIBxlD
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 1, 2019
Right, got it. You’re bringing the hand down too quickly so when you’re releaseing that little bit too late the dart is leaning the hand oddly. Fix. Follow through so the arm is extended fully after release so the arm is left pointing at the target.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) August 19, 2019
Your follow through was different every time. Extend the arm so it and hand are pointing at the target. This promotes a fully extended follow through which is massively important for consistency. The visual of seeing the hand pointing at the target is always nice.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) August 10, 2019
Open the hand as quickly as possible. https://t.co/b9m7rW8BUh
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) August 8, 2019
An hour. Don’t waste any more than that on flights or stems. You’ll form an opinion pretty quickly. https://t.co/nMw69XL4Ko
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) August 3, 2019
When his hand opens quick enough, yes. Lourence Ilagan’s action is to be admired. https://t.co/JsbWOob96r
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) July 22, 2019
Start with a straight barrel 22g minimal grip, from there you can work up, down, size and grip.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) June 29, 2019
Hold the dart the most comfortable way for you. If it’s comfortable you’ll replicate it. Obviously, if the dart is spiralling out of control change your grip.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) June 29, 2019
Whilst you’re correct with some points here, the cause of a “ Flyer “ is an early ( too early ) release point. Think early high, late low.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) June 8, 2019
Does he hit ones? The backswing is too short. Bring the arm back slower and follow through firmly to a definite end. He’s pushing out right on release, this is to compensate for a body movement left just before release. To fix this bring the trailing leg a little more behind him.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) June 3, 2019
The twist as you call it is dictated by your grip.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 29, 2019
Try to keep your back leg locked ( think heal nearer the floor ) it’ll stop the torso lean and that in turn will stop you moving on the release of every dart. https://t.co/Sv8QxJZU75
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 29, 2019
He stands tall. High chin, high elbow. He does nothing to resist himself.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 26, 2019
It’s personal, but in general those that have a middle finger flick find straight barrels preferable over bullet style. https://t.co/nHuOylKOvW
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 24, 2019
After release of the dart leave the hand aiming towards the target. If your follow through isn’t straight you won’t throw straight consistently. https://t.co/I84Vx25mzv
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 14, 2019
No. There is no “ Perfect “ height. Short and tall works, Taylor. Bristow. Barney. Jocky. Anastasia. Hedman. https://t.co/W9JncqY38P
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 13, 2019
Yesterday the transition from backswing to follow through was kept in motion, this doesn’t allow him to grip the dart too tightly, which is his nemesis. https://t.co/MbdIDhf6Vy via @YouTube Every professional should keep an eye on how they throw, don’t just practice targets.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 13, 2019
Stand tall, Tom. https://t.co/o1LlTvYi3S
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 13, 2019
The most common issue with “ taller “ players is that most feel they have to lean as far forward as they can, this is counterproductive, the more you lean the lower you get. Try to remain as tall as possible without raising your heel of the leading foot. https://t.co/0sWSzgHZSo
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 13, 2019
Stand tall, don’t over lean. Overleaning is one of the most common causes for a late release. Follow through so the arm is fully extended aiming at the target after release.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 5, 2019
Can be a few things, mainly a soft follow through, or a too early release or a take back that’s too quick.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 5, 2019
Try and follow through firmer / quicker paced, the byproduct is a later release. https://t.co/LBVxoIxyMQ
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 5, 2019
No world class player has a quick take back, a quick paced follow through yes. A quick take back makes you follow though softly, and that’s bad, generally. https://t.co/HseV5vZIKx
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 5, 2019
In his pomp, he stood tall, his head held high, everything in place, rhythmic take back, excellent follow through, sometimes unsteady in stance. Eric’s grip was his greatest weapon..it allowed him to release the dart the same time after time. We miss him. https://t.co/V20OMZdmB4
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 5, 2019
You may be flicking them.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 3, 2019
I think differently to practice than most. I don’t care what’s being hit. It’s all about the action. Repetition works. https://t.co/qkf8EG8s0x
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 24, 2019
Repetition. Throw at 20s for hours. https://t.co/sZUJkbvcPW
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 24, 2019
Start with 22. https://t.co/UUHlEbBhQh
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 24, 2019
30 mins on scoring and 30 mins on finishes from 2 to 60. https://t.co/5Iue40NvMb
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 24, 2019
Technically very good, just a few weakly thrown darts with an early release, that’s why you have a few high ones. Very good though.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 23, 2019
No one throws to the same standard all the time. It’s likely you’re not replicating your good movements. It’s what normally goes wrong when you don’t know what the problem is. https://t.co/cxphtjI25g
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 22, 2019
Make your arm / hand staring point further in front of your face, this will give you time and space for a long enough backswing to not have to come past the eye. https://t.co/weJgYpg6rv
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 21, 2019
No, left. I need to be as open as possible. I’m a puller, by standing left it helps me follow though straighter, it gives the feel of pushing out, but without actually pushing. https://t.co/cqLOOGAvtD
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 21, 2019
You’re gripping the last dart differently because your body angle has changed, I bet you’re over leaning with the third dart, ready to walk. https://t.co/rMOM0pGn8Z
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 21, 2019
Most common flaw is a poor stance. Nearly every players improved immediately after the sessions for a few weeks / months then most revert back to type for some reason. Oddly enough, amateurs seem to take to change better. https://t.co/M68HbSuZT8
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 21, 2019
Your darts are rolling up your thumb. Open the hand quicker and the darts won’t spiral right quite as much. https://t.co/VApJGljZMy
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 20, 2019
The back swing is a little quick, this’ll lead to high and floated darts, it’s needed slowing down. The follow through needs to be more extended, this will add consistency. There’s also a slight push out right after release, this can be fixed with a better follow through. https://t.co/oZisLijeFX
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 12, 2019
Try to extend the trailing leg out to the left, this’ll stabilise you and stop the slight right lean that could be problem. Make sure your follow though doesn’t get shorter. Apart from that it’s a pretty decent action. https://t.co/SS7LiSzoBw
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 8, 2019
You’re probably bringing the arm back too quickly. Try starting the backswing smoothly.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 6, 2019
Both important..obviously. But let’s put it this way, you need to score well enough to even get down to a double. https://t.co/FGYGtHDZRY
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) March 8, 2019
Tip. Open the hand on release as quickly as possible, this will lead to more consistent releases and promote a full and pacy follow through. https://t.co/jweCe0CU6d
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) March 8, 2019
More or less every person that has the middle finger under the barrel flicks, you can also flick the dart by rolling it up the thump with the index finger too. These are all ok until the hand doesn’t open quick enough.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) March 7, 2019
Correct. Hence why keeping stable and still is always best. https://t.co/3DnS14ZoyE
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) March 3, 2019
Just needs to release earlier. His follow though is brilliant. Sometimes he overleans when releasing late, so correcting the release point would stop the body movement on release.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) March 3, 2019
Two different things. A late release can be the hand opening too slowly, which can lead to a tightening of the tricep, not always. https://t.co/9LAub0yqeQ
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) March 3, 2019
A more floaty action. A player that doesn’t overly propel the dart, an early releaser of the dart.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) March 3, 2019
Your mechanics are excellent, you need to have a slightly longer, slower backswing, this’ll make you follow through with a more consistent pace, and help with an early release. Follow through to the end so the arm is extended.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 16, 2019
Jamie, plant the front foot, so the weight is distributed evenly, this’ll stop you being on your toes, now, lock the knee on the left leg, feel the ground with the ball of your foot, this will stabilise you. Now, bring the dart back slower and follow though firmly to a finish. https://t.co/wuHOhLdd3U
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 13, 2019
Attack the previous dart that’s in the sixty. https://t.co/KD05ACMkuD
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 9, 2019
Move just the forearm, stand still, follow through and have a rhythm. https://t.co/oNohVFMMiC
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 9, 2019
54 24 https://t.co/ugItX9Z0yH
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 9, 2019
Raymond. https://t.co/h0BRiQsi6o
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 8, 2019
Rhythm and move as little as possible. https://t.co/baQ94aFlgp
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 8, 2019
90 is wrong for most. It can promotes a body turn https://t.co/omMy3c0oOR
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 8, 2019
You’re releasing the dart way too early. Follow though with purpose, this promotes a less floated dart. https://t.co/mbbX1XYrlf
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 8, 2019
Single 20 and treble for half hour. It teaches grouping and rhythm. https://t.co/brVhKIcCw9
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 8, 2019
Think RELEASE EARLY. https://t.co/3oiVc4aGGF
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 8, 2019
Sturdy stance, don’t overlean and follow through to an extended arm finish https://t.co/Pwh9jnskoh
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 8, 2019
Superb stance, nice high chin, decent elbow height..this is what it take be a three time major finalist, five time World Championship Semi Finalist and four time premier league participant. 😂🤪😂🤪😂🤪😂🤪 https://t.co/6CyyyvAgR3
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 8, 2019
You don’t need me to tell you about the elbow movement. Try and alter your starting position by keeping the elbow tucked in a little bit more. Throwing like you do, an early release will hit a one and a late release a five. You need to just move the forearm. Keep the elbow quiet.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) February 7, 2019
Just think “ Early “. Most players when timing is slightly off release the dart later than they should.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 26, 2019
No. You should never ever push. A push would raise and lower the elbow height.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 26, 2019
You’re pushing out. After release extend the arm fully and leave it pointing at the target for enough time for you to see where the arm / hand is pointing after release. This is a great visual aid to help you follow through straight and keep the elbow on plane. https://t.co/t613BGhoRY
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 26, 2019
No no no! Release later. You throw softly I bet? Throw with authority. Follow through quickly after release. https://t.co/Z7BR62pYI4
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 18, 2019
Could be a number of things. Stand upright, over leaning is the most common mistake. https://t.co/czPifFwO2G
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 18, 2019
Everything from, the grip, the stem and flight combos that work, trajectory will change with different weights, speed through the air.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 18, 2019
You’re releasing far too early. Also, follow through firmer, this’ll help the slightly later release. https://t.co/G2ePCMyXwT
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 18, 2019
You’re throwing from right to left. Try to follow through after release so your hand is aiming at the target, this promotes a straight and full follow through. Also, mind those stairs..haha.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 15, 2019
The darts are rolling up the thumb on release, this is cause by the hand opening too slow. Open the hand quicker on release and the angle of entry will straighten up.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 15, 2019
You’re constantly leaning more and more forward every dart, which will make the darts go low. You need to extend your back leg so it’s straight, knee locked. This’ll make you feel more upright, in turn lifting the body, putting you in a much better position. Release earlier too.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 14, 2019
Not at all. They change the way the dart travel, the speed of it and the angle of entry. Flight shapes are massively underestimated.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 13, 2019
We’re not robots mate, some days it feels easier than others. Routine is key for consistency. Throw the same way, keep the same rhythm, approach the oche the same, collect the darts the same. This’ll all help you reach “ warmed up “ quicker.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 13, 2019
The flight and stem are massively important. Working out what’s right for you can take a while. You see pros change flight shape and stem length a lot.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 13, 2019
Trial and error I’m afraid. https://t.co/EuuU5DXUcZ
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 13, 2019
Always raised if you can, this’ll promote the body to a slight forward leaning position, this makes propelling the dart easier and better accuracy.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 13, 2019
Leaning right but the darts are predominantly being dragged left. https://t.co/iXTv1E4hao
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 13, 2019
The Follow through needs an ending. Leave the arm extended for a split second after release. The release point is either late or early. That needs to be worked out. A late release means a low, pushed or snatched dart. Think Early!
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 13, 2019
Bring your trailing leg over to the left and feel like it’s stabilising you, this will stop you leaning right on / before release.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 11, 2019
If your opponent is NOT on a finish T20 is the best percentage way. If your opponent IS on a finish then you SHOULD go for the bull.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 10, 2019
I can assure you…anyone that walks before / while releasing the last is hindering themselves.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 10, 2019
Hold the dart the most comfortable way. It’ll be the most natural and easiest grip to replicate.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 10, 2019
Could be a number things. A late release, an over lean, poor stance, low head, low elbow.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 9, 2019
Hold the front of the dart and place the index and middle finger on top of the barrel. https://t.co/OSoxvZNSTS
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
Stand more upright. https://t.co/IubawlEqxc
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
Not really. It makes releasing the dart consistently a little tricky.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
Not really. Doubles trebles finishes, then come back to straight 20s. https://t.co/NTC93Rv26X
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
Sturdy and comfortable. Has to be sturdy enough to not allow you to move backwards on release.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
Of course. Just don’t grip too tightly. Ever.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
Keep it comfortable, the fewer moving parts the better… and finally…enjoy it.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
After release, follow through quickly and leave the arm and hand aiming at the target for a split second. The visual of it gives you an indication of a good or bad follow through. https://t.co/T1OGn8uO6N
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
Release the dart earlier. That way it won’t go low and left. https://t.co/QDFp5zE7Wf
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
Would that mean I’d have to throw a bit harder to compensate for a smaller pull back?
— Darts Factory (ThorntonDarts) (@DartsFactory01) January 7, 2019
Can be many things. Stand up tall and throw so the arm fully extends after release. Most players have poor stances / body position. https://t.co/zsKmPiiXyn
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
Single 20s or treble 20s for 30 mins. This teaches repetition, grouping, keeping straight. See how many straight darts Harvey can throw consecutively, this’ll create personal bests. Mix it up when this becomes a chore. https://t.co/Qkwexp078X
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
His hand comes too low under the chin, that’s why he sometimes loses the weight of the dart, high and low.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) January 7, 2019
Follow through so your arm is pointing at the board, then walk. I can assure you though that walking early this comes from a flimsy stance. Sure up the back leg.
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) October 11, 2018
104. 48 16 tops. https://t.co/A5xBKx564x
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 9, 2018
End the follow through with the hand aiming at the board. https://t.co/cljM9i41zx
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 8, 2018
Make practice about your action, about the way you throw, how you throw, what’s comfortable, what works. Don’t rush it. Give changes time. Don’t change too many things at once. https://t.co/ShUTiaYmiJ
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) April 8, 2018
Nothing wrong with that. I personally would be 51 tops tops man. All personal pref this one. https://t.co/xJrhp3uPlh
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) March 6, 2018
Loosely. Tight = Tension. https://t.co/VsC4gaI64T
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) March 5, 2018
Could be a number of things. Overlean, Low chin, low elbow, left follow through, body movement. Fix one thing at a time. https://t.co/BoGUXXja8D
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) September 27, 2017
You're letting the situation change your thinking and that thinking is inhibiting your skill. https://t.co/pSrLTjuyuk
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) May 22, 2017
You're not following through straight after release. https://t.co/GgO1pkmUjg
— WAYNE MARDLE (@Wayne501Mardle) December 2, 2016