Darts, a popular game played in pubs, bars, and even at a competitive level, has often been debated as to whether it is a game of skill or simply a casual pastime.
While some may argue that it is purely based on luck, a closer examination reveals that darts is indeed a game that requires a substantial amount of skill.
Mr Patrick Kateregga, a national team darts player who superintended during the preliminary darts competition held at former GEMS Cambridge, shares his takeaways.
He reveals that there was discipline and good personal and time management, which enabled the games to flow smoothly.
He also comments that there is a huge pool of talent that, if tapped, can even play for the national team.
While praising the talent, he discloses that certain companies that overlooked the need for training encountered some challenges.
“At first glance, some assumed that they could throw a dart at a board and hope for the best. As the game drew on, they realised that achieving consistency and accuracy in dart throwing is more challenging than it appears,” he recalls.
Mr Kateregga reveals that darts requires a combination of physical control, mental focus, and strategic decision-making.
“Those who came for training loved the game. They are not only passionate, but some exhibited immense talent and understanding of the game and will go far,” he told this website.
Chuckling, Mr Kateregga is happy that no one turned up for the game with beer, although at some tournaments, it happens.
He observes that darts requires a combination of physical control, mental focus, and strategic decision-making.
“A player must have precise hand-eye coordination to aim for specific targets on the dartboard. The grip, release, and follow-through of the throw all affect the trajectory of the dart, making it necessary for players to develop their own unique technique through hours of practice. If one has taken a beer, it somehow complicates many things,” he revealed.
He predicts a tough session as corporates tussle it out to the finals of the maiden discipline introduced by Corporate Sports Network at the beginning of the season.
