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Will Darts Ever Be an Olympic Sport?

From its well-known venues in pubs or bars to its current massive adoption at prestigious tournaments and world championships, darts appears to be well on its way to becoming an Olympic sport sooner rather than later.

Why Darts is a Sport

While throwing darts may appear to be easy, professional players have mastered skills such as mental focus, precision, and consistency to perfect the art.

How Do You Rehydrate a Dartboard?

You should not spray water on modern dartboards… so what can you do to rehydrate your board?

Rotating Your Dartboard – Everything You Need to Know

Rotating your dartboard helps to prevent wear and tear on specific areas of the dartboard.

Are you Allowed to Lean Over the Line (The Oche) in Darts?

Let’s look at whether leaning over the oche is allowed, and whether it gives you a competitive advantage.

Is Darts Expensive? – Full Cost Breakdown of Everything you Need to Get Started

If you’re wondering if darts is expensive, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be.

Darts Terminology – 30 Darts Sayings Phrases and Words you Need to Know

This list will teach you all the darts terminology that you need to know to become an expert in the game

How to Get Better at Darts – 15 Crucial Tips

Regardless of your goals, there are always ways to get better at dart, and we’ll look at 15 tips.

12 Benefits of Playing Darts

From improving your hand-eye coordination to walking over a mile in an hour, darts has some surprising benefits.

What is a Good Average for Darts?

Everything you need to know about darts averages and the best ways to work them out.

Darts Etiquette – You Need to Know These!

Essential darts etiquette you need to know.

The Best Snacks and Drinks to Have Whilst Playing Darts

Let’s take a look at a few snacks and drinks that are great to have whilst playing darts and a few that are definite don’ts.

Do Darts Players Drink Alcohol?

Yes, the majority of darts players drink alcohol. This is primarily due to the bars and pubs where most darts competitions are held.

Who are the Fattest Dart Players – Top 5 Heaviest Throwers

While most dart players are of average weight, some are much heavier than the rest. Here is a list of the world’s top five heaviest dart throwers.

What Is the Oche In Darts? – Everything You Need to Know

The oche is the line that a player must stand behind to throw their darts. In modern darts, the oche may be referred to as the throw line or the toe line.

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How to Protect Your Floor and Walls When Playing Darts

Our complete guide on how to protect your walls and floor from stray darts.

How Much Do Professional Dart Players Make?

Professional dart players can make a decent living by competing in dart leagues and tournaments. Find out how much in this article.

How to Play Darts – A Beginner’s Guide

In this all-inclusive beginners guide to playing darts, we’ll cover everything from the layout of the dartboard to the construction of the dart itself.