Against many's assumptions, dart holding is nowhere near simple and can take quite a long time to master. It's like the foundation to your success, whether you manage to get the dart flying to where you want it to all depends on this first step.

So, is there any way to shorten the learning process and move toward the proficient phase space? Why what else but applying the right technique! Keep reading, and we will reveal it to you.

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A 'Pen-Clutching' Style

Now, there are plenty of gripping techniques in the dart world, but we will stay in the basic zone and talk about the common, easy-to-follow one.

The most common one is what is known to most players as the 'pen-clutching' style, as it bears a strong resemblance to the way you seize a pen. The point is to keep the dart balance with three fingers: the index and the middle finger clamp down the shaft from the top, while the thumb supports it from the bottom.

Do not stiffen your muscle or anything. Just stay relaxed. Putting pressure on the dart will only make it harder when it comes to releasing it.

What's wrong with too many fingers on the dart, you may ask? Well, nothing actually. But holding the shaft with your whole hand will turn the difficulty level up a notch as letting go of all at a time is not as easy as doing so for just three.

Note: Curling your fingers will loosen the grasp you have on the shaft, keep them open all the time!