Overhand Throw
The overhand throw is the most common throwing style in darts. It is the traditional and most basic way to throw a dart. In this style, the dart is held with three fingers – the index, middle, and ring finger – towards the front of the dart. The thumb is placed at the back of the dart to provide stability and control. The arm is then extended forward in an overhand motion, releasing the dart towards the dartboard.
Underhand Throw
The underhand throw is less common than the overhand throw, but it can be a successful throwing style for some players. In this style, the dart is held with three fingers – the index, middle, and ring finger – towards the back of the dart. The thumb is placed at the front of the dart, exerting pressure to provide stability and control. The arm is extended backward, and the dart is then released in an underhand motion towards the dartboard.
Sidearm Throw
The sidearm throw is a unique throwing style that is often used by players with a baseball or cricket background. In this style, the dart is held with three fingers towards the back of the dart, similar to the underhand throw. However, instead of releasing the dart in an underhand motion, the arm is extended sideways, and the dart is released in a sidearm motion towards the dartboard. This throwing style can provide accuracy and power, but it requires practice and coordination to master.
Hybrid Throw
The hybrid throw is a combination of the overhand and sidearm throws. In this style, the dart is held towards the front of the dart with the three fingers. The arm is then extended forward in an overhand motion, similar to the traditional overhand throw. However, instead of releasing the dart directly towards the dartboard, the arm is slightly extended sideways, and the dart is released in a hybrid overhand- sidearm motion. This throwing style can provide a good balance between accuracy and power.
Fingertip Throw
The fingertip throw is a style commonly used by experienced and skilled players. In this style, the dart is held with the fingertips – the index, middle, and ring finger – at the very front of the dart. The thumb is placed at the back of the dart to provide stability. The arm is then extended forward in an overhand motion, and the dart is released with a quick flick of the fingers. This throwing style requires precise control and coordination of the fingers, as well as a delicate release. It can provide accuracy and consistency in dart throwing.
