Most players practise more when they get stuck. Often the fix is practising differently. These are the signs I see most often in players who come to me.
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Your average hasn't moved in months
Hours on the board with no progress usually means a technical habit is capping you.
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You hit doubles in practice but miss them in matches
Something in your throw changes under pressure. A coach can see exactly what.
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Your darts land left and right of the target
Sideways spread usually comes from the elbow or follow-through, not your aim.
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You keep changing darts
New darts rarely fix a throw. See how to choose darts.
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You copy pros from YouTube
What works for a pro may not suit your body. Coaching builds a throw that is yours.
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Your arm or shoulder aches after playing
Tension is a sign of poor mechanics and often costs accuracy too.
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You don't have a practice plan
Random throwing builds random results. Try this 20-minute routine.
What a coach actually changes
A session looks at your stance, grip, throwing action and routine, then gives you two or three focused changes and drills. Not 20. Still unsure which problem you have? Use the find your darts problem guide.
Ready to improve?
Gary Bidgway (PDPA Level 1 coach) runs 1-to-1 coaching in Wallingford (£50), online coaching anywhere in the UK (£40) and video throw analysis (£25). Not sure yet? Start with a free throw check.