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Saturday, April 23, 2005
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Fight/argument between Kevin and Phil Taylor
This is one I missed..... They must have better TV coverage than we will ever get here...
What amazed me was how unsportsman-like Kevin was! He appeared to really get angry about Phil throwing for bull to finish with three darts still in his hand. What is wrong with that?! Phil was simply stamping his authority on the match and sending out a message to other players. Kevin was never in the match anyway. (Going down 5-1). If he wants to be angry with someone, he should look in the mirror and point fingers.
Full thread of the discussion at Dartplayer.net
What amazed me was how unsportsman-like Kevin was! He appeared to really get angry about Phil throwing for bull to finish with three darts still in his hand. What is wrong with that?! Phil was simply stamping his authority on the match and sending out a message to other players. Kevin was never in the match anyway. (Going down 5-1). If he wants to be angry with someone, he should look in the mirror and point fingers.
Full thread of the discussion at Dartplayer.net
Dart Event - Corporate Games
On Monday and Wednesday of this week I participated in this areas biggest DART event (approximately 200 players on 48 - four person teams over three days)! Unfortunately I was not a player, but I did serve as a score keeper.
The event was the City of Ventura - Corporate Games 2005 and it was very exciting to see so many dart players come together to compete in a spirit of fun and friendship. While this event was not sponsored by our dart association but we did take the opportunity to help out by providing score keepers for the three day event. We saw this as an opportunity for some positive gains for both the Corp Games participants and the our dart association. We helped by; allowing the teams competing to shoot without worry of who's keeping score, some of the players without darts experience got some tips on throwing techniques and strategies, free up the organizer to focus on running the event, and to our benefit we got the opportunity to promote our league with fliers and surveys. We are trying to grow darts as a competitive sport as well as a social activity.
Any feedback on how darts are promoted in your area?
The event was the City of Ventura - Corporate Games 2005 and it was very exciting to see so many dart players come together to compete in a spirit of fun and friendship. While this event was not sponsored by our dart association but we did take the opportunity to help out by providing score keepers for the three day event. We saw this as an opportunity for some positive gains for both the Corp Games participants and the our dart association. We helped by; allowing the teams competing to shoot without worry of who's keeping score, some of the players without darts experience got some tips on throwing techniques and strategies, free up the organizer to focus on running the event, and to our benefit we got the opportunity to promote our league with fliers and surveys. We are trying to grow darts as a competitive sport as well as a social activity.
Any feedback on how darts are promoted in your area?
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Darts as a Sport! Essay....
An essay on darts as a sport
In this essay I will consider the social, economic and political factors of darts as a sport. In depth analysis of darts as a sport can be an enriching experience. Given that its influence pervades our society, darts as a sport is featuring more and more in the ideals of the young and upwardly mobile. The juxtapositioning of darts as a sport with fundamental economic, social and political strategic conflict draws criticism from so called 'babies', many of whom blame the influence of television. Hold onto your hats as we begin a journey into darts as a sport.
Social Factors
As Reflected in classical mythology society is complicated. When Lance Bandaner said 'twelve times I've traversed the ocean of youthful ambition but society still collects my foot prints' [1] he shead new light on darts as a sport, allowing man to take it by the hand and understand its momentum. While the western world use a knife and fork, the Chinese use chopsticks. Of course darts as a sport bravely illustrates what we are most afraid of, what we all know deep down in our hearts.
When one is faced with people of today a central theme emerges - darts as a sport is either adored or despised, it leaves no one undecided. It grows stonger every day.
Economic Factors
We no longer live in a world which barters 'I'll give you three cows for that hat, it’s lovely.' Our existance is a generation which cries 'Hat - $20.' We will primarily be focusing on the Fish-Out-Of-Water model, making allowances for recent changes in interest rates.
The statistics make it clear that darts as a sport is a major market factor. My personal view is that the cost of living has always depended upon darts as a sport to a certain extent, but now more that ever. What it all comes down to is money. Capitalists love darts as a sport.
Political Factors
The media have made politics quite a spectacle. Comparing current political thought with that held just ten years ago is like comparing darts as a sport and former Wolves striker Steve Bull.
We cannot talk of darts as a sport and politics without remembering the words of jazz singer Esperanza Skank 'People in glass houses shouldn't through parties.' [2] He was first introduced to darts as a sport by his mother. If I may be as bold as to paraphrase, he was saying that 'political ideals are built on the solid cornerstone of darts as a sport.'
Why did darts as a sport cross the road? - To get to the other side! Just my little joke, but lets hope that darts as a sport doesn't inspire similar hilarity in the next elections.
Conclusion
In summary, darts as a sport deserves all of the attention it gets. It enriches, ensures financial stability and statistically it's great.
One final thought from the talented Britney Beckham: 'darts as a sport is the new rock and roll! And the new opera!'
I found this site the other day and thought it would be fun to try and the above is what I got.
EssayGenerator.com - Generate an essay on anything! :: Generator
In this essay I will consider the social, economic and political factors of darts as a sport. In depth analysis of darts as a sport can be an enriching experience. Given that its influence pervades our society, darts as a sport is featuring more and more in the ideals of the young and upwardly mobile. The juxtapositioning of darts as a sport with fundamental economic, social and political strategic conflict draws criticism from so called 'babies', many of whom blame the influence of television. Hold onto your hats as we begin a journey into darts as a sport.
Social Factors
As Reflected in classical mythology society is complicated. When Lance Bandaner said 'twelve times I've traversed the ocean of youthful ambition but society still collects my foot prints' [1] he shead new light on darts as a sport, allowing man to take it by the hand and understand its momentum. While the western world use a knife and fork, the Chinese use chopsticks. Of course darts as a sport bravely illustrates what we are most afraid of, what we all know deep down in our hearts.
When one is faced with people of today a central theme emerges - darts as a sport is either adored or despised, it leaves no one undecided. It grows stonger every day.
Economic Factors
We no longer live in a world which barters 'I'll give you three cows for that hat, it’s lovely.' Our existance is a generation which cries 'Hat - $20.' We will primarily be focusing on the Fish-Out-Of-Water model, making allowances for recent changes in interest rates.
The statistics make it clear that darts as a sport is a major market factor. My personal view is that the cost of living has always depended upon darts as a sport to a certain extent, but now more that ever. What it all comes down to is money. Capitalists love darts as a sport.
Political Factors
The media have made politics quite a spectacle. Comparing current political thought with that held just ten years ago is like comparing darts as a sport and former Wolves striker Steve Bull.
We cannot talk of darts as a sport and politics without remembering the words of jazz singer Esperanza Skank 'People in glass houses shouldn't through parties.' [2] He was first introduced to darts as a sport by his mother. If I may be as bold as to paraphrase, he was saying that 'political ideals are built on the solid cornerstone of darts as a sport.'
Why did darts as a sport cross the road? - To get to the other side! Just my little joke, but lets hope that darts as a sport doesn't inspire similar hilarity in the next elections.
Conclusion
In summary, darts as a sport deserves all of the attention it gets. It enriches, ensures financial stability and statistically it's great.
One final thought from the talented Britney Beckham: 'darts as a sport is the new rock and roll! And the new opera!'
I found this site the other day and thought it would be fun to try and the above is what I got.
EssayGenerator.com - Generate an essay on anything! :: Generator
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Unicorn Eclipse board debate
While discussing buying a new board the discussion of which would be the best board to buy turned to which brand name. Of the brands mentioned I noted the the Unicorn Eclipse was available at a good price, and I recalled playing on it at another teams venue. I liked the thin wires, and that it looked like the boards used in recently televisedWorld Series of Darts.
The debate was joined and the issue became; "Is it better to practice on a board with more space between the area of the doubles and trebles is larger than on a regular board." The issue is unresolved, and now I note that another aspect of the argument is carried forth in another venue. Unicorn Eclipse board debate
The championship match will be aired again Fox Sports
The debate was joined and the issue became; "Is it better to practice on a board with more space between the area of the doubles and trebles is larger than on a regular board." The issue is unresolved, and now I note that another aspect of the argument is carried forth in another venue. Unicorn Eclipse board debate
The championship match will be aired again Fox Sports
Phil Taylor - Training
Something motivational for your next practice session:
Phil Taylor's Four Principles of Training
Phil Taylor's Four Principles of Training
Phil THE POWER Taylor
Phil Taylor has a forum
As part of his website he has a forum. At first glance it appears interesting, and I have signed up to see what goes on there. I'll mention it from time to time and be on the look out for updates.
Phil THE POWER Taylor
As part of his website he has a forum. At first glance it appears interesting, and I have signed up to see what goes on there. I'll mention it from time to time and be on the look out for updates.
Phil THE POWER Taylor
PDC Darts World Championship 2005 - review
I found this review of the match to be very good. It covers the whole televised match round by round......
THE FINAL
For the second time in three televised tournaments it was Taylor and Dudbridge in the final. In Blackpool Dudbridge admitted that it was his lack of previous experience of playing Taylor that made him fall short in the match and he was determined to do better when he got his next opportunity. Do better he did. Taylor took the first set before some crisp finishing from Dudbridge gave him a 2-1 lead. Taylor took the next two and then Dudbridge levelled the game at 3-3. Taylor stayed rock steady at around a 97.5 average and this was enough to take the next 3 sets and effectively put Dudbridge right up against the wall. All credit to "Flash" for digging in and taking the next set. In the 11th set Dudbridge had the throw but Taylor broke and took the 1st leg. Dudbridge broke straight back but Taylor broke again with a 104 checkout. That was the impetus needed and the match followed 7-4 to Taylor and with it an incredible 12th World Title. Taylor continues to set unearthly records in Darts which probably will never be broken while Dudbridge got the reward of a place in Sky Sports newest tournament - The Premier Darts League. But that's another story...
PDC Darts World Championship 2005 - Full review: "THE FINAL"
THE FINAL
For the second time in three televised tournaments it was Taylor and Dudbridge in the final. In Blackpool Dudbridge admitted that it was his lack of previous experience of playing Taylor that made him fall short in the match and he was determined to do better when he got his next opportunity. Do better he did. Taylor took the first set before some crisp finishing from Dudbridge gave him a 2-1 lead. Taylor took the next two and then Dudbridge levelled the game at 3-3. Taylor stayed rock steady at around a 97.5 average and this was enough to take the next 3 sets and effectively put Dudbridge right up against the wall. All credit to "Flash" for digging in and taking the next set. In the 11th set Dudbridge had the throw but Taylor broke and took the 1st leg. Dudbridge broke straight back but Taylor broke again with a 104 checkout. That was the impetus needed and the match followed 7-4 to Taylor and with it an incredible 12th World Title. Taylor continues to set unearthly records in Darts which probably will never be broken while Dudbridge got the reward of a place in Sky Sports newest tournament - The Premier Darts League. But that's another story...
PDC Darts World Championship 2005 - Full review: "THE FINAL"
Saturday, April 16, 2005
A dart glossary
# Count/# Mark - The number of scoring darts in cricket (ie. an 8 count/mark would be 2 triples and 1 double, a 5 count/mark could be 1 triple and 2 singles/two doubles and 1 single/1 triple and 1 double)
Ace(s) - The double one in '01
Arrows - Slang for darts
Bag O' Nuts - Scoring 45 points in a throw
Barn Dart - The third dart of a throw that hits the target you were aiming at that the first two darts missed
Barrel - The metal portion of the dart (where you grip the dart)
Bed - A section of a number
Bed & Breakfast - Scoring 26 points in one throw when hitting a single 20, a single 1 and a single 5 (a British term)
Black Hat - Hitting 3 double bulls in one throw
Black Dog - The double bull
Bombs/Bombers - Very large or heavy darts
Bones - When you have a double 1 left to win the game (usually displayed on the board with an 'X')
Bull - The centre most part of the board, the area is divided into two sections (the single & double bull)
Bull Out - Winning a game with a double bull
Bull Up - Throwing at the bull to decide which player will throw first
Bust(ed) - Scoring too many points when trying to finish an '01 game
Chalk(ing) - Keeping score
Chips - Scoring 26 points in a throw
A 'Classic' - Scoring 26 point in a throw by hitting a single 5, single 20 and a single 1
Cork (noun) - The bullseye
Cork (verb) - closest to bull within scoring surface. used for determining the 1st player in a match.
Cracked - Hitting a single when aiming at a double
Dead - Describes hitting the exact amount required
Diddle for the Middle - Throwing at the bull to decide which player will throw first
Dirty Darts - Derogatory slang for questionable tactics (like scoring excessive points in Cricket)
Downstairs - The lower portion of the dartboard
Double Bull/Cork - The center portion of the bullseye
Double In (DI) - Hitting the double area of a number to start a game of '01
Double Out (DO) - Hitting the double of a number to win a game of '01
Double Top - The double 20
Dust - Dart lands outside the scoring area
Eights - Slang for the 18s in Cricket
Easy In/Out - Not having to hit a double to start a game of '01 (in) or having to hit one to end it (out)
Fallout - Slang for hitting a scoring dart while missing the number you were throwing at (like hitting the 16 in Cricket when you were really aiming at the 19)
Fat - The largest porting of a number (the area between the double and triple ring)
Fives - Slang for the 15s in Cricket
Flight - The 'feathers' of the dart which makes the dart more aerodynamic
Freeze Rule - In team 301 play (soft-tip), a player may go out and win only if their partners score is equal to or less than the combined scores of the opposing team. It can apply to all team '01' games.
Galed - Termed used when playing any dart game and being shutout of points.
Game On - A call for silence at the start of the game
Game Shot - The winning shot
Good Group - A compliment for tight, accurate throwing
Grand Slam - Hitting the T5, T20 & T1 in one throw (contributed by Derek Prather)
Hail Mary - The third dart that miraculously scores a high treble where the first two combined scored low
Hattrick - Scoring all three darts of a turn in the bull
High Ton - Scoring between 151-180 points in a game of '01
Hockey - The throw line
Leg - A game in a match, as "the best of five legs", in which each leg is an entire game
Little/Small - The single bed between the bull and the triple
Lizzard - In Wichita Ks. We call the double one out the lizard out, if you hit it going out your team mates all chip in for a shot of you fav. drink, and if you hit the highest lizard out which is T20 T20 D1 you get a free shot for the rest of the season. (contributor did not leave a name)
Low Ton - Scoring between 100-150 points in a game of '01
Madhouse - Double 1 or 1 double 1 to win a game of '01
Mugs Away - The losers go first in the return game
Nines - Slang for the 19s in Cricket
Oche - The throw line (pronounced 'ockey')
Patriot - hitting a needed trip or bull with your first dart
Pie - Any of the numbered segments on the dartboard
Point Mongering - Derogatory term for shooting excessive points, usually in Cricket
Premature Projection - When you get excited and throw out of turn
'Right There' - Phrase used when a thrower just misses what he/she was aiming at (around here it's said quite sarcastically)
Robin Hood - Sticking one dart into the back of another in the board
Round - Any 3 dart turn
Round of 9 - Throwing three triples in one turn
Route 66 - Scoring 66 points in a throw
Score Whore - Same as "Point Monger/Dirty Darts"
Scud - Same as "Fallout"
Sergeant - Used in the game of Rotation - scoring three successive numbers in the three darts of a throw to win a free turn
Sevens - Slang for the 17s in Cricket
Shaft - The portion of the dart that holds the flight
Shanghai - Hitting a triple, double, and single of the same number in the same throw
Shooting for the Cork/Bull - Throwing at the bull to decide which player will throw first
Single In (SI) - Starting a game of '01 without having to hit a double first
Single Out (SO) - Ending a game of '01 without having to hit a double
Sixes - Slang for the 16s in Cricket
Spider (Web) - The dartboard wire assembly which forms the beds
Splash/Splashing - Throwing two darts at a time to determine partners before a game. Both darts must score and that score is calculated. The people throwing the highest and lowest scores are partners, the next to highest and next to lowest are partners and so on.
Splitting the 11 - Throwing a dart between the digits of the 11 on the number ring
Straight On - Starting a game of '01 without having to hit a double
Straight Off - Ending a game of '01 without having to hit a double
Sunset Strip - Scoring 77 points in a throw
Three in a Bed - Throwing all three darts in the same number
Ton - Scoring 100 points in a throw
Ton # - Scoring 100+ points in a throw (Ton 40 would be 140 points)
Tops - The double 20
Trombones - Scoring 76 points in a throw
Trophy Darts - A compliment for tight, accurate throwing
Two & 6 - Scoring 26 points in a throw
Two Fat Ladies - Scoring 88 points in a throw
Upstairs - The upper portion of the board
Wet Feet - Having 1 or both feet across the throwing line (oche)
White Horse - Scoring three triples in Cricket (in some leagues, it has to be 3 different scoring triples)
Wilson - missing all 3 darts in Cricket (a flatline)
Wiring - Bouncing a dart off a wire
Woody - Dart lands outside the scoring area
Ace(s) - The double one in '01
Arrows - Slang for darts
Bag O' Nuts - Scoring 45 points in a throw
Barn Dart - The third dart of a throw that hits the target you were aiming at that the first two darts missed
Barrel - The metal portion of the dart (where you grip the dart)
Bed - A section of a number
Bed & Breakfast - Scoring 26 points in one throw when hitting a single 20, a single 1 and a single 5 (a British term)
Black Hat - Hitting 3 double bulls in one throw
Black Dog - The double bull
Bombs/Bombers - Very large or heavy darts
Bones - When you have a double 1 left to win the game (usually displayed on the board with an 'X')
Bull - The centre most part of the board, the area is divided into two sections (the single & double bull)
Bull Out - Winning a game with a double bull
Bull Up - Throwing at the bull to decide which player will throw first
Bust(ed) - Scoring too many points when trying to finish an '01 game
Chalk(ing) - Keeping score
Chips - Scoring 26 points in a throw
A 'Classic' - Scoring 26 point in a throw by hitting a single 5, single 20 and a single 1
Cork (noun) - The bullseye
Cork (verb) - closest to bull within scoring surface. used for determining the 1st player in a match.
Cracked - Hitting a single when aiming at a double
Dead - Describes hitting the exact amount required
Diddle for the Middle - Throwing at the bull to decide which player will throw first
Dirty Darts - Derogatory slang for questionable tactics (like scoring excessive points in Cricket)
Downstairs - The lower portion of the dartboard
Double Bull/Cork - The center portion of the bullseye
Double In (DI) - Hitting the double area of a number to start a game of '01
Double Out (DO) - Hitting the double of a number to win a game of '01
Double Top - The double 20
Dust - Dart lands outside the scoring area
Eights - Slang for the 18s in Cricket
Easy In/Out - Not having to hit a double to start a game of '01 (in) or having to hit one to end it (out)
Fallout - Slang for hitting a scoring dart while missing the number you were throwing at (like hitting the 16 in Cricket when you were really aiming at the 19)
Fat - The largest porting of a number (the area between the double and triple ring)
Fives - Slang for the 15s in Cricket
Flight - The 'feathers' of the dart which makes the dart more aerodynamic
Freeze Rule - In team 301 play (soft-tip), a player may go out and win only if their partners score is equal to or less than the combined scores of the opposing team. It can apply to all team '01' games.
Galed - Termed used when playing any dart game and being shutout of points.
Game On - A call for silence at the start of the game
Game Shot - The winning shot
Good Group - A compliment for tight, accurate throwing
Grand Slam - Hitting the T5, T20 & T1 in one throw (contributed by Derek Prather)
Hail Mary - The third dart that miraculously scores a high treble where the first two combined scored low
Hattrick - Scoring all three darts of a turn in the bull
High Ton - Scoring between 151-180 points in a game of '01
Hockey - The throw line
Leg - A game in a match, as "the best of five legs", in which each leg is an entire game
Little/Small - The single bed between the bull and the triple
Lizzard - In Wichita Ks. We call the double one out the lizard out, if you hit it going out your team mates all chip in for a shot of you fav. drink, and if you hit the highest lizard out which is T20 T20 D1 you get a free shot for the rest of the season. (contributor did not leave a name)
Low Ton - Scoring between 100-150 points in a game of '01
Madhouse - Double 1 or 1 double 1 to win a game of '01
Mugs Away - The losers go first in the return game
Nines - Slang for the 19s in Cricket
Oche - The throw line (pronounced 'ockey')
Patriot - hitting a needed trip or bull with your first dart
Pie - Any of the numbered segments on the dartboard
Point Mongering - Derogatory term for shooting excessive points, usually in Cricket
Premature Projection - When you get excited and throw out of turn
'Right There' - Phrase used when a thrower just misses what he/she was aiming at (around here it's said quite sarcastically)
Robin Hood - Sticking one dart into the back of another in the board
Round - Any 3 dart turn
Round of 9 - Throwing three triples in one turn
Route 66 - Scoring 66 points in a throw
Score Whore - Same as "Point Monger/Dirty Darts"
Scud - Same as "Fallout"
Sergeant - Used in the game of Rotation - scoring three successive numbers in the three darts of a throw to win a free turn
Sevens - Slang for the 17s in Cricket
Shaft - The portion of the dart that holds the flight
Shanghai - Hitting a triple, double, and single of the same number in the same throw
Shooting for the Cork/Bull - Throwing at the bull to decide which player will throw first
Single In (SI) - Starting a game of '01 without having to hit a double first
Single Out (SO) - Ending a game of '01 without having to hit a double
Sixes - Slang for the 16s in Cricket
Spider (Web) - The dartboard wire assembly which forms the beds
Splash/Splashing - Throwing two darts at a time to determine partners before a game. Both darts must score and that score is calculated. The people throwing the highest and lowest scores are partners, the next to highest and next to lowest are partners and so on.
Splitting the 11 - Throwing a dart between the digits of the 11 on the number ring
Straight On - Starting a game of '01 without having to hit a double
Straight Off - Ending a game of '01 without having to hit a double
Sunset Strip - Scoring 77 points in a throw
Three in a Bed - Throwing all three darts in the same number
Ton - Scoring 100 points in a throw
Ton # - Scoring 100+ points in a throw (Ton 40 would be 140 points)
Tops - The double 20
Trombones - Scoring 76 points in a throw
Trophy Darts - A compliment for tight, accurate throwing
Two & 6 - Scoring 26 points in a throw
Two Fat Ladies - Scoring 88 points in a throw
Upstairs - The upper portion of the board
Wet Feet - Having 1 or both feet across the throwing line (oche)
White Horse - Scoring three triples in Cricket (in some leagues, it has to be 3 different scoring triples)
Wilson - missing all 3 darts in Cricket (a flatline)
Wiring - Bouncing a dart off a wire
Woody - Dart lands outside the scoring area
Friday, April 15, 2005
Dart board setup......
New players often jump in to playing full of optimism about getting better quickly, but in order to do that regular practice is need. To get regular practice you will have to have a board setup at home.
Getting started playing darts at home
Choosing A Location: The proper place to hang a dart board can be a difficult choice:
* The area should be a low-traffic area to decrease the risk of injuries.
* There should be nothing breakable 2-3 feet on either side of the board and preferably nowhere near the board at all. Darts can bounce 8 feet or more off the board.
* You need an empty area roughly 5 feet wide and 11 feet long. Although you can throw over items in the area, it can be VERY distracting. It is also annoying walking an obstacle course each time you pull your darts out of the board.
This site has more information:
Board Setup
Getting started playing darts at home
Choosing A Location: The proper place to hang a dart board can be a difficult choice:
* The area should be a low-traffic area to decrease the risk of injuries.
* There should be nothing breakable 2-3 feet on either side of the board and preferably nowhere near the board at all. Darts can bounce 8 feet or more off the board.
* You need an empty area roughly 5 feet wide and 11 feet long. Although you can throw over items in the area, it can be VERY distracting. It is also annoying walking an obstacle course each time you pull your darts out of the board.
This site has more information:
Board Setup
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Any Tourneys?
Let's Talk Darts
Are there any Tourneys in the Southern California Area in the weeks leading up to The 2005 Las Vegas Desert Classic IV?
2005 Las Vegas Desert Classic IV:
June 27 through July 3
Are there any Tourneys in the Southern California Area in the weeks leading up to The 2005 Las Vegas Desert Classic IV?
2005 Las Vegas Desert Classic IV:
June 27 through July 3
How to throw Darts: The mechanical basics of throwing darts
This site breaks down the throw technique.
How to throw Darts: The mechanical basics of throwing darts:
How to throw Darts: The mechanical basics of throwing darts:
Tricky Darts Scorer software:
Tricky Darts Scorer Preview Version 2.031 now includes the game of American Cricket as played in competition in the United States. The help file is currently from Version 2.02 and does not include the changes made to include American Cricket or the rules for this game.
Tricky Darts Scorer - Download Page
Tricky Darts Scorer - Download Page
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