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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