https://www.dartsjournalist.com/Practice routines, throw mechanics, and match nerves — reported from the oche.https://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/how-to-play-dartshttps://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/how-to-play-dartsFri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Learn how to play darts with board values, 501 rules, double-out and bust examples, a simple throw and a scored beginner practice session.https://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/rules-in-playing-dartshttps://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/rules-in-playing-dartsFri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Learn the rules for playing steel-tip 501 darts: turns, scoring, double-out, busts, bounce-outs and keeping a fair match moving.https://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/soft-tip-dartshttps://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/soft-tip-dartsThu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Choose suitable soft tip darts, check board distance and scoring rules, then use a repeatable 60-dart test to compare bull and treble-20 scoring.https://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/steel-tip-dartshttps://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/steel-tip-dartsThu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Choose steel tip darts by weight, barrel shape and grip, then compare sets with a repeatable 60-dart scoring and doubles test.https://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/shot-drillshttps://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/shot-drillsWed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Use three darts shot drills to track scoring accuracy, doubles hits and scoring-to-double switches in a repeatable 120-dart session.https://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/goals-and-goal-settinghttps://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/goals-and-goal-settingTue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Turn a darts ambition into a repeatable practice plan. Use a 60-dart doubles test, track one setup cue, and compare three sessions before changing your target.https://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/dart-tipshttps://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/dart-tipsSun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Use six practical dart tips and a short scored session to check your stance, throw, scoring, doubles and checkout decisions.https://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/how-to-hold-a-darthttps://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/how-to-hold-a-dartSun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Find comfortable finger placement, judge grip pressure and compare front, middle or rear holds. Use a 30-dart audit to track adjustments and releases.https://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/world-grand-prix-2026-starting-doubleshttps://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/world-grand-prix-2026-starting-doublesSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000See the legal World Grand Prix starting doubles, reported player preferences and a 20-start practice test for choosing your own double-in target.https://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/littler-167-checkout-practicehttps://www.dartsjournalist.com/blog/littler-167-checkout-practiceFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Turn Littler’s 167 checkout into a repeatable drill. Learn T20–T19–bull, rehearse miss routes and track three-dart finishes and two-visit recoveries.