Re:He’s the Michael Jordan of Darts. He Just Has to Prove It
by codyb on Wednesday December 14, 2016 @02:51PM
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I dunno, once you've mastered something practice can become meaningless. It's an incredible skill to be able to hit any point on a dart board, but once you can do it... you can sorta just do it. Some sports require practice to maintain stamina and strength but not darts. And there's only so much variety you can really add to your throw. You can be certain he'd have to practice if he wanted to start throwing with his non dominant hand.
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Re:He’s the Michael Jordan of Darts. He Just Has to Prove It
by generalledger on Wednesday December 14, 2016 @03:41PM
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A skill in just about any physical competition is perishable. If you don't keep up with it, you won't be as good at it as you once were. I have only casually played darts, but I have to think this isn't much different from hitting baseballs, shooting free throws, or hitting a golf ball. It takes practice to get good, and it takes practice to stay good, especially at the highest levels of competition.
Re:He’s the Michael Jordan of Darts. He Just Has to Prove It
by 3131s on Wednesday December 14, 2016 @09:58PM
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Eh, there's no comparison. Playing most sports at a high level requires a massive amount of strength training and maintenance work just to keep your body functioning. I don't play darts, but from a purely physical aspect there is so much less potential for injury and less need to stay in superb physical condition across the entire body. Elite level athletes need to do everything from flexibility work, daily massage / myofascial release to promote blood flow and break up scar tissue, strengthen vulnerable areas like the neck to protect against concussions, careful nutrition, etc. If you don't train and do the work that accompanies training, you won't make it through half a season.