The Relationship of Darts in Physics
- Established in 1976, the World Darts Federation is responsible for the complex rules and regulations which govern the game. The competitive sport involves two players, who take turns standing at the oche, at which they must be positioned at a regulated distance from the dart board. The players have three darts each and take turns throwing them at numbered targets on a small, colorful board composed of singles, doubles, trebles and the "bull's eye."
- The most popular game of darts is 501. Each player starts with this number of points and must reduce this number by accumulating points on the board. Contrary to other point-based sports, the winner in darts is the first player to finish on zero. Players must hit a double or bull's eye to finish the game. If their score goes one point below zero, their score for those particular three darts is a forfeit. A dart's match usually consists of separate legs which make up a set.
- Darts, which are made of brass, silver or tungsten, swing like a pendulum when they are thrown. If the tip is released point up, the dart's rear-end will lift to level the dart and it will plot a dipping trajectory toward the board. Alternately, if you release the dart with the tip down, the flight will push down to level the dart and enter the board tip-up. The preference of the throw depends on each individual player.
- A good player relies on a solid understanding of physics in relationship to the darts. A player adopts a stance at the center of the oche and lines his body up with the target. Keeping his arms and shoulders stock still, he throws only from the elbow, which is the secret to precision darts. Upon the dart's release, the player will snap his wrist like the crack of a whip to generate speed. The player must extend his arm fully in the direction of his throw. Failure to do so will result in the dart falling away, which could cost a player the match.
