Best Dartboards for Beginners (2025)

earning to play darts can be both fun and frustrating. You feel like you are doing everything right but not seeing any improvements.
Every beginner to darts is looking for some tips to improve their accuracy & precision. Proper stance, grip, release and even the dart itself can all affect your game Here are 10 tips to help get you started on the path to better darts.

[Buy A Set Of Practice Darts] 

If you are at all serious about becoming a better darts player, you will have to get yourself a good set of darts. Unless you do this early, you will be severely limiting yourself regarding where and how often you can practice; which in turn defines your progression as a player.
As a beginner, the last thing you want to do is limit your progression. This is true of any sport but especially so of darts, where consistency is of the utmost importance. The purchase of a good set of darts will allow you the freedom to practice often and dedicate the time and effort necessary to improve.

[Learn The Rules] 

It might seem like an obvious tip, but it is important to mention nonetheless since many people have an erroneous or misguided impression of what the game of darts is all about.From an outsider’s perspective, the game of darts can seem excessively simple. Some people see a target and players throwing little projectiles and nothing more.
In essence, these people would not be completely wrong, but they wouldn’t be right either. If you happen to be one of these people and proceed to play darts in this manner, you will not get far.
The game of darts is only simple on the surface. One of the best things you can do when starting is to learn the rules as soon as possible so that you can familiarize yourself with the ins and outs early on.
Remember that there are dozens of game variants, each with its own particular set of rules, so concentrate first on learning the rules of standard play.

[Figure Out Your Grip Preference] 

One could write entire books dedicated to proper darts grip. In fact, plenty of books HAVE been written on the subject. The first time I saw professional dart players in action I was amazed at their effortless accuracy. I didn’t know it then, but much of what I perceived was due to their perfected grip.
Darts are small, simple things; however, there are countless ways to grip them. There are three-fingered grips, four-fingered grips, five-fingered grips; I’ve even seen some maniacs use a two-point grip.
There is no “right” or “wrong” way to grip a dart. Each variation can offer certain advantages. It is your job to figure out which grip technique is right for you, and the earlier you do this, the earlier you will be jumping on the right track.
In my opinion, beginners should try out ALL grips. Next time you practice make it a point to vary the grip every few games until you find one that best meshes with your style.Whatever configuration you settle for, make sure that your grip is not too loose or too tight, it should be firm enough to give control but not so much that your arms stiffen up.
If you need help on this, I have created a detailed guide on how to grip a dart and the different types of dart grips.

[Figure Out Your Stance Preference]

After your grip technique, it will be your stance that most influences your progression from newbie to veteran darts player.
Again, just like with grip, there are several stances from which to choose. However, unlike the various grip techniques, the way you plant your feet when you stand on the oche line can have a dramatic impact on your performance.
During the early days of the sport, it was common to see players stand with both feet facing forward towards the throwing line. This stance soon fell out of favor because it forces the body into a rigid position that does little to aid the natural motion of the arm during a throw.