Session : Wrist

The Wrist: 

- the carpus or the lower part of the forearm where it joins the hand.

- the joint or articulation between the forearm and the hand.

The session today will be based around the wrist movement during the release

and throw of the dart. The wrist is the final part of the arm when it comes to

release, it is important that the wrist is correct as it is the one part that affects

the release the most. A poor wrist angle can effectively lead to poor accuracy.

In terms of snapping the wrist at the end of the throw, people have mixed views

on the topic. 'The Dart Thrower' author Karlheinz Zochling thinks the wrist snap

is a good technique for advanced dart throwers, but not advisable for beginners as

it can trade accuracy for power. 'NiceDarts' are another source I found online

and they think the wrist snap is good as you can use it to gain accuracy by having

a slower cock and release action and use the snap to gain the needed power

to hit the board.

I will use the wrist snap to gain power at the end of my throw and have more control

by slowing my cock and release down. Much like the idea of 'NiceDarts'.

  

During the session, I practised cocking my wrist back and then release forward.

I used the block training for around 20mins and then went away and came back

to it later on and put the release from the elbow and wrist stages together and

practised the snap in the throw.

References:

The Dart Thrower - Karleheinz Zochling

www.dartbase.com

NiceDarts

www.nicedarts.com