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As the "Top 4" of the PDC are set to slug it out at the O2 we look at what is the the difference between PDC and BDO players!

The BDO Reality Test

Posted: 17.05.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

As the "Top 4" of the PDC are set to slug it out at the O2 we look at what is the the difference between PDC and BDO players!

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The final week of the Premier League is here and we have had our fill of stats-we turn our attention to booing this week!

Booo,"I haven't got a ticket" but Wade has!

Posted: 15.05.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

The final week of the Premier League is here and we have had our fill of stats-we turn our attention to booing this week!

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Our "MoneyBall" blog this week has a "Reality Test" for all wannabe pros and ask if things are about to get worse for Anderson!

So you want to be a Pro do you?

Posted: 25.04.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

Our "MoneyBall" blog this week has a "Reality Test" for all wannabe pros and ask if things are about to get worse for Anderson!

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This month we have a suggestion on how you can BEEF up your game!

Coaching Clinic 10

Posted: 20.04.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

This month we have a suggestion on how you can BEEF up your game!

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In our second "MoneyBall" blog we take a look at 180

Wow, nice legs!

Posted: 18.04.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

In our second "MoneyBall" blog we take a look at 180's and those legs that go on and on!

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We use baseball as our inspiration to take a different view of the 180`s in The Premier League.

180`s for Dough !

Posted: 12.04.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

We use baseball as our inspiration to take a different view of the 180`s in The Premier League.

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This month we ask you to consider going "back to basics" with your technique and we have a practice game for you too!

Coaching Clinic 9

Posted: 20.03.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

This month we ask you to consider going "back to basics" with your technique and we have a practice game for you too!

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Phil Taylor set a Premier League 3 dart average of 117.35, how did he do it and can he beat it? We investigate!

Record breaker, record maker!

Posted: 15.03.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

Phil Taylor set a Premier League 3 dart average of 117.35, how did he do it and can he beat it? We investigate!

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Has it really been a topsy turvy tournament or are there other factors behind the results so far?

PDC Premier League - Four Week Report

Posted: 07.03.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

Has it really been a topsy turvy tournament or are there other factors behind the results so far?

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The best route for an out-shot can depend on numerous factors! We take a look at this valuable skill!

Out-Shots

Posted: 29.02.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

The best route for an out-shot can depend on numerous factors! We take a look at this valuable skill!

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We are off to meet some genuine "students of the game" on Saturday! York University is our destination.

A Darts Education

Posted: 17.02.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

We are off to meet some genuine "students of the game" on Saturday! York University is our destination.

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After a month off our coaching clinic returns! We take a look at setting goals and our latest bit of kit to analyse your throw!

Coaching Clinic 8

Posted: 16.02.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

After a month off our coaching clinic returns! We take a look at setting goals and our latest bit of kit to analyse your throw!

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We asked a number of players to test out our hand warmers. First to respond was Leigh...

Product Review - Hand Warmers

Posted: 01.02.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

We asked a number of players to test out our hand warmers. First to respond was Leigh...

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Brian is a member of the Darts Performance Centre and practices in a chilly garage!

Product Review - Hand Warmers

Posted: 01.02.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

Brian is a member of the Darts Performance Centre and practices in a chilly garage!

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We are heading to Holland next weekend to demonstrate our video coaching service in Europe for the fist time!

The Dutch Open

Posted: 27.01.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

We are heading to Holland next weekend to demonstrate our video coaching service in Europe for the fist time!

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Posted: 17.01.12 in Darts Performance Centre category

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We have what seems an obvious error that is worth checking out as it will help your darts fly straight-An MOT for your technique and the skill of counting.

Coaching Clinic 7

Posted: 13.12.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

We have what seems an obvious error that is worth checking out as it will help your darts fly straight-An MOT for your technique and the skill of counting.

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Would you like a shiny darts case equipped with a set of darts? Enter our competition then!

Our Tournament Competition !

Posted: 08.12.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Would you like a shiny darts case equipped with a set of darts? Enter our competition then!

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There are numerous products available that boast that they can help with sweaty fingers and hands whilst playing darts. Our product review gets the opinion of two darts players.

Get A Grip!

Posted: 28.11.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

There are numerous products available that boast that they can help with sweaty fingers and hands whilst playing darts. Our product review gets the opinion of two darts players.

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The ten  attributes a darts player needs for a high level of mental toughness.

If Only You Could Bottle Mental Toughness

Posted: 26.11.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

The ten attributes a darts player needs for a high level of mental toughness.

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The Coaching Clinic this month takes a look at a common problem in darts "the snatch". We also tell the tale of a practice board sadly lost at sea!

Coaching Clinic 6

Posted: 22.11.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

The Coaching Clinic this month takes a look at a common problem in darts "the snatch". We also tell the tale of a practice board sadly lost at sea!

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Part of our recent trip to Northern Ireland was spent with the Belfast Darts Academy. It was a memorable experience...

The Belfast Darts Academy

Posted: 08.11.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Part of our recent trip to Northern Ireland was spent with the Belfast Darts Academy. It was a memorable experience...

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This month we discuss the benefits of taking to yourself during a game and how splitting a darts match into three parts can help your practice.

Coaching Clinic 5

Posted: 13.10.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

This month we discuss the benefits of taking to yourself during a game and how splitting a darts match into three parts can help your practice.

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Our coaching clinic looks at what type of practice is best and we help a player "get a grip"!

Coaching Clinic 4

Posted: 21.09.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Our coaching clinic looks at what type of practice is best and we help a player "get a grip"!

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We paid a visit to the Nottinghamshire V Somerset county match with our video analysis oche-here is what happened.

Darts Coaching - County Level

Posted: 15.09.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

We paid a visit to the Nottinghamshire V Somerset county match with our video analysis oche-here is what happened.

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Neil Wild wants to be a better dart player. He enlisted our assistance for a coaching day at Rileys in Wolverhampton. This is what we did!

Wild Thing - We Will make Your Darts Sing!

Posted: 13.09.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Neil Wild wants to be a better dart player. He enlisted our assistance for a coaching day at Rileys in Wolverhampton. This is what we did!

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The first of a series of 
articles that explain how 
we look at darts

The Three Phases of Play

Posted: 11.09.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

The first of a series of articles that explain how we look at darts

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Our third coaching clinic looks at focus and concentration issues. We also discuss the importance of having a solid base to throw from!

Coaching Clinic 3

Posted: 18.08.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Our third coaching clinic looks at focus and concentration issues. We also discuss the importance of having a solid base to throw from!

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10 tips on how to set about your practice to get the maximum benefit.

Realistic Practice Makes Perfect

Posted: 08.08.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

10 tips on how to set about your practice to get the maximum benefit.

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Our coaching clinic this week looks at technique. In particular we focus on where to stand on the oche and the follow through.

Coaching Clinic 2

Posted: 21.07.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Our coaching clinic this week looks at technique. In particular we focus on where to stand on the oche and the follow through.

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Can you help us unlock the secret of the darts throw? If you are attending The England Darts Organisation-England Masters maybe you can!

The Secret of the Darts Throw

Posted: 07.07.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Can you help us unlock the secret of the darts throw? If you are attending The England Darts Organisation-England Masters maybe you can!

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One player we met at Selsey had to withdraw from the competition because of a strained muscle. Warm ups for darts is this weeks topic!

Some Like it Hot (But Warm is Good Too)

Posted: 29.06.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

One player we met at Selsey had to withdraw from the competition because of a strained muscle. Warm ups for darts is this weeks topic!

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What does it take to be a champion? natural talent or commitment and the right practice?

The Ten Thousand Hours Man

Posted: 23.06.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

What does it take to be a champion? natural talent or commitment and the right practice?

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This blog is our thoughts on where the Darts World stands with darts coaching at the moment and how it may progress...

Coaching in Darts

Posted: 20.06.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

This blog is our thoughts on where the Darts World stands with darts coaching at the moment and how it may progress...

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Our blog this week takes a look at one client who visited our coaching clinic suffering from the "dreaded drift"-can we make him "better"?

Coaching Clinic 1

Posted: 15.06.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Our blog this week takes a look at one client who visited our coaching clinic suffering from the "dreaded drift"-can we make him "better"?

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Who says Greek philosophy is boring? Not us, Plato must of liked a pint or two! We have a darts player who loses concentration half way through a match-The Darts Performance Centre philosophy may be able to help!

He Was A Wise Man Who Invented Beer, said Plato!

Posted: 10.06.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Who says Greek philosophy is boring? Not us, Plato must of liked a pint or two! We have a darts player who loses concentration half way through a match-The Darts Performance Centre philosophy may be able to help!

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You have taken the eye test so what do you do next?

Take Aim Part Two

Posted: 26.05.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

You have taken the eye test so what do you do next?

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Are  confused why you cannot get the consistency you crave with your darts? We may have a solution and a simple 10 second test can set on the road to putting it right!

Take Aim

Posted: 20.05.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Are confused why you cannot get the consistency you crave with your darts? We may have a solution and a simple 10 second test can set on the road to putting it right!

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Our new service analysing your darts throw is looking for more clients! Here is a sample of the detail we go into when investigating your technique.Under the microscope is Darts Beers and Cheers web-master Krispy.

Coaching Report

Posted: 13.05.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Our new service analysing your darts throw is looking for more clients! Here is a sample of the detail we go into when investigating your technique.Under the microscope is Darts Beers and Cheers web-master Krispy.

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We show you how to carry out a test to discover which is your dominant eye

Dominant Eye Test

Posted: 09.05.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

We show you how to carry out a test to discover which is your dominant eye

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The Darts performance Centre were on one of the proud sponsors of The Petersfield Open and here is the report from a fine day of darts.

2nd Petersfield Open

Posted: 09.05.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

The Darts performance Centre were on one of the proud sponsors of The Petersfield Open and here is the report from a fine day of darts.

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The Darts Performance Centre visited the Petersfield Open at the weekend and these are our thoughts on a "typical" grass-roots tournament.

Do You Really Want To Be A Top Dart-Player ?

Posted: 04.05.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

The Darts Performance Centre visited the Petersfield Open at the weekend and these are our thoughts on a "typical" grass-roots tournament.

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"Barney", "The Viking", "The Machine", "The Wizard" and "The Thorn"

Fantastic Darts Night in Southampton - 2 for the Price of 1 Ticket Offer !

Posted: 03.05.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

"Barney", "The Viking", "The Machine", "The Wizard" and "The Thorn"

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This is the press release we issued to announce the arrival of our darts video coaching site.

Darts Coaching Press Release

Posted: 21.04.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

This is the press release we issued to announce the arrival of our darts video coaching site.

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Is mastering darts 90% about sorting out what goes on in your head?

The Big Question

Posted: 21.04.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Is mastering darts 90% about sorting out what goes on in your head?

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We have sourced a new style of darts shirt that twins our desire to optimise performance on the oche with comfort and style.

The Darts Performance Centre Darts Shirt

Posted: 05.04.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

We have sourced a new style of darts shirt that twins our desire to optimise performance on the oche with comfort and style.

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Our new website is launched and it is a first! A video coaching and analysis service for dart players located anywhere in the World.

Darts Video Coaching

Posted: 31.03.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Our new website is launched and it is a first! A video coaching and analysis service for dart players located anywhere in the World.

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The Darts Performance Centre assess whether the Nodor Champions Choice board with half size doubles and trebles can help you play better darts.

Darts Product Investigation

Posted: 25.03.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

The Darts Performance Centre assess whether the Nodor Champions Choice board with half size doubles and trebles can help you play better darts.

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"The Practice Board" is put through its paces by us and "Team Kasbah, a pub team from Bournemouth.

Darts Performance Centre Product Review

Posted: 19.03.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

"The Practice Board" is put through its paces by us and "Team Kasbah, a pub team from Bournemouth.

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We have set a competition for all Darts Performance Centre blog readers. Can you spot which player has his nickname missing?

Wordle Darts Competition

Posted: 20.02.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

We have set a competition for all Darts Performance Centre blog readers. Can you spot which player has his nickname missing?

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Here is the first edition of our new Red Dragon Darts Performance Centre Tips newsletter.

Darts Performance Centre Tips

Posted: 11.02.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

Here is the first edition of our new Red Dragon Darts Performance Centre Tips newsletter.

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We have now uploaded our first coaching clip from our recent trip to the Eastbourne Open.

Darts Coaching

Posted: 05.02.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

We have now uploaded our first coaching clip from our recent trip to the Eastbourne Open.

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The Darts Performance Centre is pleased to announce a major signing in their pursuit to be the "Number 1" darts advice site.

The February Transfer Window

Posted: 03.02.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

The Darts Performance Centre is pleased to announce a major signing in their pursuit to be the "Number 1" darts advice site.

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The Darts performance Centre explains the thinking behind the website and how it can help you improve.

The Ultimate Training Aid

Posted: 28.01.11 in Darts Performance Centre category

The Darts performance Centre explains the thinking behind the website and how it can help you improve.

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