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The Art of Darts [Hardcover]

John Lowe
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  • Hardcover: 170 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton; 1 edition (28 May 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340976462
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340976463
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 13.6 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 25,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    #78 in  Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games > Indoor Games

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Can’t hit the doubles?
Got a bad case of dartitis?
Want to stick it in the bull every time?
You’ve come to the right place.

THE ART OF DARTS is three-time World Champion John Lowe’s darts master class that caters for every level of player, from the obsessed amateur to the fledgling professional, and reveals the secrets of his three decades experience at the pinnacle of the sport. Every conceivable aspect of the game is covered, from choosing the right grip, darts and practice routines to suit you, constructing out shots, perfecting your stance at the oche to tips on how to cope with the pressure of a sold out, noisy arena in your first professional match.

Whether you want to improve your game wholesale or simply fine tune some misbehaving aspects, THE ART OF DARTS is essential for every darts player, fan or enthusiast and is well set to becoming the classic darts text.

About the Author

John Lowe, or ‘Old Stoneface’ as his fans know him, is one of the legends of the game, a 3-time winner of the World Darts Championship, and the only player to have won it in three different decades.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, 11 July 2009
This review is from: The Art of Darts (Hardcover)
I was really looking forward to this book as I'm a big fan of Old Stoneface but upon reading it (or part of it), I can't help feeling disappointed. The becoming a pro section of the book doesn't really relate to the average person who just enjoys a good game down in their local, or even those who play in pub teams, so I didn't even bother with that (sizeable) section. The instructional part is spot on for the fundamentals of the dart throw I agree but there is no room for manouvre in that darts is a very individual sport. Just watch any PDC/BDO event and you'll see a good percentage of top players using techniques to good effect that fly in the face of Lowe's advice, this for anyone just starting to play darts could in fact have an adverse effect on beginners trying to make progress on their game. As the above reviewer said, go buy a set of darts and work on your own individual style. Good luck. :-)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Art of Darts, 9 July 2009
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A short book broken into two parts. One, the basics of how to play and two, how to become a professional.

Information in this book, such as the equipment used by players and how many titles they have won is at least 18 months out of date compared to the publishing date.

Little effort has been put into this book. Lowe's claims that it could help new players are far fetched, that, as he repeatedly states, could help professioanls is simply ridiculous.

You'd be better off buying any set of darts, heading off to the pub and asking anyone at the board for advice.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Darts, 1 July 2009
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This is an excellent book for anyone who is just starting out or has been playing for some time and hit a rough patch! The chapter on practising methods is particularly helpful. A must for any Dart Players bookshelf.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Bergamasco
Good pictorial information in respectof handling and throwing darts. A little more input guiding the newcomer to the art of darts would have been appreciated. Good value.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. Reyna G. Knight

4.0 out of 5 stars A good solid book designed to help improve players of all standards
Ok, I bought this book with very high hopes and was not let down! Good but shoort sections on finding the correct darts (well sort of) and the best way to stand and hold a dart... Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. Clark

1.0 out of 5 stars oh dear john
I can not believe the great john lowe put his name to this pathetic book.The technique he suggests is aim pull back and throw, well cheers john three decades of your experience... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ms. K. L. Bentley

4.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Darts
I bought this book for someone else so I can't vouch for the lierary content. The book it's self looked quite nice it was A5 in size & had an old fashioned feel about it even... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. N. J. Talbot

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