“You sent me the first package of flight school last week. It included accuracy 1. There were two parts to it. I walked through that first part with no problem. The second part was much harder but with much practice I got that down pretty good too.
What an amazing drill. My stroke took on a mind of its own, and it is no longer what I remember of it. It is much smoother, more repeatable, and just easier to do. While I haven’t officially “beaten” the drill I believe that it has served its purpose. I will continue to practice it to tighten it up, but I think I’m ready for the next drill. You can be the judge though. Let me know what you think.”
ALEX
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Flight School
I can’t tell you what a revelation this was. I was in danger of falling into despair and change for change’s sake (I’m the guy who, a few years ago in a hunt to slightly improve my results with darts I’d used for 5 years, went through 14 sets in 14 months! A situation that was NOT helped by hitting a max with all of them. YES, I ended up back on the same set I began with.)
I already changed my throwing style this year to be a more natural ‘wrist thrust’ style and it’s fine. A bad day nearly sent me flying into oblivion. Without the guidance of FS and George, it would have. The people who edged me out probably think it did.
I could have been looking back next fall wondering what happened, struggling to regain my form. Instead, I have my routine for the summer, and I’ll avenge myself on opening day in September.
Funny thing is, the strong players who were getting me (and deservedly so) weren’t gloating. They have this t-shirt already, and they knew I was bending wires today and it could be them tomorrow.
Back to the practice board and my modified Accuracy drill. I’ve got a practice routine based around the doubles, around grouping and around perfecting scoring that’s working. If I spend the time on the board I’d have spent looking for new equipment and new ways to throw, I’ll be right where I need to be.
Thanks again.
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Flight School
Photo courtesy Mike Broderick
Her story may be found in “Legends Speak to us”
Photo courtesy of Mike Broderick
“Just finished reading George’s book “Darts, Beginning to End” and found it to be very useful. The idea that a book could be helpful in a physical activity such as darts was foreign to me. The book is the culmination of year’s of experience from playing, builds upon his previous works and doesn’t dwell on the physical. Rather, the drills and advice within focus more on the mental side of the game and removing the doubts one may have about the physical side of one’s game. Along with George’s advice on practice you get insights from shooters of all levels concerning their progress as well stories from some of the top pro shooters of today. I highly recommend adding “Darts, Beginning to End” to your library!”
- Mr Philadelphia – again, Runner up
Mr. Philadelphia 2010
Newman repeats and O’Brien comes close.
Thrity two of those who survived multiple qualifying events across the darts playing season competed for the title.
This singles event has been continuous since circa 1980.
The team that gets it done
Mr and Ms Philadelphia 2010
This is the crew that keeps the matches organized and the day moving along.
