Dartitis
Dartitis (pronounced dart-eye-tis) is a condition which can affect dart players, and severely damage their performance and results. It can be compared to the 'yips', a movement disorder which can affect golf players as they take their putting stroke. The term is used in reference to players who struggle with some kind of psychological problem with their technique and/or release of their darts.
The most famous case of dartitis came in 1986, when five-time World Champion, Eric Bristow revealed he was having problems with the release of his darts. Eric Bristow managed to make a partial recovery from the condition, and even managed to regain the number one position in the world rankings.
Players affected
The following players have been reported sufferers from the condition of dartitis.
• Eric Bristow
• Mervyn King
• Mark Holden
• Steve Alker
• Mark Walsh
Nobody at Love Darts has suffered from dartitis (yet) but we would love for anybody who has/had it to get in touch. Please email us at: info@lovedarts.co.uk and let us know what its like plus any tips for fellow dart sufferers.
Gary from Kent says...
I am (was) well sometimes a dartitis sufferer, let me tell you it is the worst thing EVER. I praticed for 2 years for 5 hours a day and got to a good standard, my throw was very fast and to cut along story short I was playing a player in a local tournament and he deliberatley slowed me down. I went to throw and I just could let go, I thought nothing of it, until I went again and wallop, here it started. I just thought it will go, got up next day and was almost in tears, it was like all this pratice and now look I can't even play the game I love. I had to change my throw several times and touch wood I seem to be over the worst but I am nowhere near the player I was and it's very frustrating. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. |
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