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Drop in and write in too!Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-38160485714922151262013-08-19T16:46:00.000+08:002013-08-20T16:48:44.102+08:00[Results] Tiger SEDA Singles Series 2013: Serie 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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THE RESULTS: SERIE 5<br />
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JACK MANI<br />
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AHMAD NURULBASYAR AMIN<br />
NORHISAME ATAN<br />
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Joint 5th - 10pts<br />
THOMAT DARUS<br />
AZMIE AZIZ<br />
SHAM IDRIS<br />
JYE SHAM<br />
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Joint 9th - 5pts<br />
S. MURUGESAN<br />
SAIFUL AZAM<br />
VIJAYAN<br />
MICHAEL ANG<br />
AZHAIRY AZIZ <br />
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RENGASWAMY @ SAMY O<br />
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JESSY LIMKyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-38375087435581993952013-07-30T14:04:00.000+08:002013-08-12T14:13:11.001+08:00[Tournament] Tiger SEDA Singles Series 2013 : Serie 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-34569203396558197422013-07-15T23:13:00.003+08:002013-07-15T23:19:32.684+08:00Darts by Aster Kyle G. on BFM 89.9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So the interview came out on BFM 89.9 last Saturday the 13th of July. Listening back to the podcast I couldn't stop laughing at how I sounded or the things I said. Nonetheless, it was a great experience, no regrets.<br />
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Please take note that I know that I may not be the best darter in Malaysia or the world, but I've learnt great things from great players and it's more of sharing my dart experience with whomever is willing to listen<i> (or read)</i>. Thank you Mum and especially Dad for playing the game the way it is and the way I will always play it. Also, a big <b><u>Thank You</u></b> for all the guidance, advise and memories, to all those that I've had the privilege of training with, playing with and meeting.<br />
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Have a listen to the podcast below, <i>(it's the final 5 minutes of the show)</i> and I truly hope you enjoyed it!<br />
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Till then, Cheers!<br />
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THE RESULTS: SERIE 4<br /><br /><b><u>MEN</u></b><br />Champion - 40pts<br />ZULRIZAN AZDAN<br /><br />Finalist - 30pts<br />ANANDAN TANDRIAN<br /><br />Semi-Finalist - 20pts <br />VICTOR POULOSE<br />MOHD. HAZLAN AZIZ <br /><br />Joint 5th - 10pts<br />AZHAIRY AZIZ<br />S. RAJ<br />MANICKAM<br />MOHD. SHARUL AMADAN<br /><br />Joint 9th - 5pts<br />AZMIE AZIZ<br />K. SAEGARAN<br />MEENA SUNDRAM<br />ERIC PEDLEY<br />ROSIDI PUASA <br />JACK MANI<br />NASIR JANTAN<br />ATHIMOOLAM<br /><br /><br /><b><u>WOMEN</u></b></div>
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Champion - 25pts<br />NOOREDRIANNA JAULIN @ DEENA<br /><br />Finalist - 15pts<br />HERDA HASAN</div>
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Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-45931997102768750022013-06-28T01:42:00.001+08:002013-06-28T02:30:48.731+08:00Idarts Trinity Grand Opening<br />
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So I recently went for the Grand Opening for Idarts 4th outlet (Idarts Trinity) at Jaya One Petaling Jaya. It was by coincidence as my Team Aristos went and also a call by my cousin Justin who convinced me to give it a go. I was also at the Grand Opening of its first outlet, so why not this one eh?</div>
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It was pretty impressive as it was packed to the brim. There was hardly any room to stand about but luckily my team was there early with a table next to the main board. Free flow and free game play was on the cards for the night. So, you can guess that it was gonna be a pretty good night. And it was.</div>
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The grand opening was pretty simple, a ribbon cutting ceremony and some champagne popping. However, I have to say that the highlight of the night was the match between two Dartslive Japanese players playing against each other in a best of three match. A lady and a young chap 15 years of age. The maturity of the lad playing darts was something even I didn't expect and couldn't recall myself being that composed playing at that age representing the national team. Nonetheless the lady took the game 2-0 with cheers and jeers from the intrigued public.</div>
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Notable veteran players were there such as Malaysia's most notable soft-tip player Amin Ghani, and Singapore slinger Harith Lim. Of course recently appointed Phoenix Representative Shidy (Team Aristos Captain) was amongst the crowd but was quiet and quite well disguised in a hoodie.</div>
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Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-49535098957915077972013-06-24T18:41:00.002+08:002013-06-28T01:53:27.041+08:00Back Again?Well,
I've had a long long journey that has led me back to here.
Seeing as that darts has grown in the past couple of years, it seems like a good time to come back and share some of my experiences and also what's been going on in the dart scene now.
So, if you're reading this, i'll be back to update this page and hopefully you'll enjoy a good read.
If you're wondering what i normally write about, go through the past post and hopefully you'll like a post or two.
Till then, cheers.Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-7145877563913142572009-04-22T01:41:00.004+08:002009-04-22T02:00:09.084+08:00Pandan Lake Club Open 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/Se4GC-59guI/AAAAAAAAABc/cQ0OCh3nwWI/s1600-h/290418_180635.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/Se4GC-59guI/AAAAAAAAABc/cQ0OCh3nwWI/s320/290418_180635.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327202057541485282" border="0" /></a>
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mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">Im back. It was a hectic week trying to prepare for Pandan Lake Club Open. I don’t think I was the only one worried for this tournament. Lim was just as worried, if not worrying even worse than I was. He developed a jam on Thursday night’s usual training session. He couldn’t release his dart. So it was mine last week and his the week after that. What else could go wrong?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Anyway, we gathered at the club approximately at about 10am and everyone was ready. Hearts were pumping, the hands were eager and the competition around us looked tough. There was Dream Team Malaysia, Zouk Darters, Cee Jay’s Aristos, Flukers and Kiambang. 18 teams in total participated. <span style=""> </span>It was 2 groups of 4 and 2 groups of 5. The format was the top four teams of each group to qualify for the second knockout phase on Sunday. Yes, technically we were through but it was about being top of the group to ease our way to the top 8. It was going to be tough one. Our goal was simple and realistic. Just to reach the quarter finals.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We managed to top the group that day, winning all our matches in quite a destroying manner. Everyone played their part in the team topping the group. Ricky Rozario, who joined us for this tournament as our fifth player played his part as well. If day one was tiring, tomorrow would be an even greater challenge. 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The Saturday afternoon was hot, the night continued its reign. I had problems sleeping. I was constantly waking up in the middle of the night, sweating, etc. Still, I managed to get 8 hours of interrupted sleep. I was still worried. I knew from past experience that it was the most important element of playing a dart tournament, good rest. Replaced my worries with some McD’s breakfast set and I knew that would keep my energy level. But for how long? Later that Sunday would tell.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The draw was made, and we were drawn with a team called Unicorn. A guy named Simon was the only one that worried the team actually. He is a player capable of playing some devastating darts. He is a 15 to 18 dart average player according to some players there the day before. The game started and we were off to a 5-2 lead before Jimmy Lee sealed it off in the second singles against Simon 2-1, making it 7-3 for a place in the quarters. At the other corner, the Aristos also made it through their match edging out Turbo Perfect.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Our next match was against the same team we played with during our preliminary rounds. Kiambang ‘B’, led by Lim and I’s former team mate, John Ravee. We decided to go with a different approach, which turned out having us losing 2-4 before Jimmy Lee could play his singles. That is where things got heated up. Jimmy Lee managed to stamp out a 2-1 win leaving things down to Lim and I at 4-5. Lim and I started out shaky but managed to crawl our way back from a topsy-turvy intense match and leveling the overall scores to 6-6 with our 2-1 win. This meant Lim needed to win his last singles against Kiambang team manager Ibrahim. Lim won convincingly at 2-0. We achieved our quarter final goal and were now in the semis.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If that wasn’t intense enough, our next match was against Kiambang ‘A’ who had an even stronger side than their ‘B’ team. That Kiambang side had the likes of 2 Malaysian Players, Selbaraju and Subra. So things were not going to get easy. We started the foursome with a bang and managed to nick the point for the 1-0 lead. Lim went up first this time, playing against Selbaraju. I couldn’t watch. Next thing I knew while I was resting outside the hall was Lim beating Selbaraju 2-0. This meant we had a 3-0 lead. Jimmy Lee and Lim partnered up front this time and proved to be too strong for the pair of Selbaraju and Subra, winning 2-1. This brought the total to 5-1 by the time Jimmy Lee played the second singles. Jimmy edged out Subra 2-0 and we were in the FINALS. This matched seemed easy but both sides played well and fortunately we came out tops.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">By the time we played our back to back matches, the team was already showing signs of exhaustion. SkK and Jimmy Lee were slouching outside pumping water into their dehydrated bodies. Lim and I crashed at a nearby couch under the air-con. We got the news. We were going to play Dream Team Malaysia, Malaysia’s number one team. They comprised of Malaysian team players Tengku, Amin and Anandan, and led by former Malaysia team captain Ravi Sandiran. At this point I could feel the migraine I feared so much slowly building up in my head. I knew this was bad news. I was spot on, by the time we reached the finals, my head was throbbing. All I did was focus so hard at the board, that I would forget the pain. It worked, for a while. The team knew it had achieved its goal and surpassed it, now it was time to just go and give it our best shot.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The finals started and our foursome came out strong and we managed to scratch a point off Dream Team giving us the perfect start to the finals. Lim went up next and put up a great fight and lost 0-2 to Amin. Jimmy Lee and Lim also took charge of their doubles match only to be beaten 1-2. We were 2-4 behind with Jimmy Lee coming up. Jimmy Lee went up against Tengku, and he too put up a great fight that was appreciated by the crowd and lost his singles 1-2. This means we were 3-6 behind and needed to win the next 2 games to win. Unfortunately the pairing of Amin and Anandan proved too strong for SK and me and we were beaten 0-2. We had lost our first final together. At this point my head felt like I was going to explode and we were congratulated for our efforts in the tournament. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Overall it was the second time the team played in a tournament together and we achieved a semi final and a final. This is looking to be a great start for team HI5. Now the pressure is on us to maintain our level of darts and try and have a go at whatever comes our way. I would personally like to thanks the Aristos boys and Flukers for all of their support for the team and to Lim, Jimmy Lee, SK, and Ricky for all of their effort put into the team. Ram, even though you weren't here physically, you were in our heart. This is a special shout-out to Robin whose voice pushed us on every step of the way and Sugu who wanted me to mention him in the blog. Thanks and enjoy the pictures.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/Se4H_ODsUxI/AAAAAAAAACE/NycQhPbyA5M/s1600-h/Picture4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/Se4H_ODsUxI/AAAAAAAAACE/NycQhPbyA5M/s320/Picture4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327204191912612626" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/Se4H-2wqtcI/AAAAAAAAABs/OzDWvEQbCBE/s1600-h/Picture1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/Se4H-2wqtcI/AAAAAAAAABs/OzDWvEQbCBE/s320/Picture1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327204185658799554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/Se4H_BSp49I/AAAAAAAAAB8/SxsG5jbas3A/s1600-h/Picture3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/Se4H_BSp49I/AAAAAAAAAB8/SxsG5jbas3A/s320/Picture3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327204188485706706" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/Se4H_N2QWiI/AAAAAAAAAB0/KHOLjRpoP68/s1600-h/Picture2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/Se4H_N2QWiI/AAAAAAAAAB0/KHOLjRpoP68/s320/Picture2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327204191856253474" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal">HI5. The Journey has now begun.
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<br /></p> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p>Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-69785954392036099112009-04-13T04:12:00.000+08:002009-04-13T04:25:42.722+08:00Throw AnalysisThis week has been a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">stressful</span> week for darts. When i came back from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Riveria</span> tournament, i realized that because i was throwing my darts harder than usual. Monday was brainwashing day because i had to adjust my mind to control the strength i have in my hand. I could throw properly and it was frustrating. Wednesday though was a bit better but was feeling like i was developing a jam and true enough on Thursday, there was signs of me not releasing the dart as i usually do. Its scares me to know that i might be developing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">dartitis</span> again.<br /><br />Take a look at the video in my previous entry.<a href="http://fundartmentals.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-i-throw.html"> http://fundartmentals.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-i-throw.html</a><br /><br />The jam happens when its near my eye. Its not the normal flow you can see in the video. In fact i didn't realize until just now that in the video that my throw doesn't look smooth enough. It holds a while longer near my eye where the jam is forming. So naturally that is the point of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dartitis</span> and it looks like that is what ill be working on for a while.<br /><br />Will update with a video once problem is rectified. Hopefully it is.Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-90246024520569396002009-04-12T00:15:00.001+08:002009-04-12T00:34:26.867+08:00HI5 Vs Pandan Lake Club2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nd</span> friendly of the year. It was against the team which is organising the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Pandan</span> Lake Club Open being held on the 18<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> and 19<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> of April. Yes, that is next week. The team is looking great at the moment. With our latest addition Ram, who was a former team mate of mine not a while back ago. A man with great spirit and never die attitude, Ram is an excellent addition to the now complete 5 of HI5.<br /><br />The game was set to start at 8pm. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Pandan</span> Lake boys were raring to go and we were ready. We took the foursome by storm and were at a comfortable 200+ point lead and although the opponents crawled back, Team HI5 managed to secure the first point of the day. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Lim</span> was up next for his single and although he couldn't find the right balance to his darts, he adjusted constantly and with a focus mind pull 2points from the opponents to give the team a 3-0 lead. Finally i was up partnering <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Lim</span> and confidence were sky high. Every dart i felt in my hand were sure but it didn't show. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">don't</span> know how to explain it. No matter what i did, i just couldn't throw the dart properly. I felt right, the standing felt right, the mind felt at ease but the hand wouldn't listen. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Surprisingly</span> enough <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Lim</span> provided marvelous scoring and i provided the confident enough checking. I even managed to pull a 68 check in an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">unfavoured</span> manor to secure the game. Hit the 5, went for the 13, and confidently checked it in the bull. Score at the moment 5-1. Jimmy Lee stepped up on the line and obviously pulled a victory. Without dropping a sweat, smiling and laughing all the way to a 2-1 win. This already secured the game at 7-2 but for friendly sake Jimmy Lee and SK finished up their doubles 2-0. And Ram in his official debut for HI5 lost 0-2 for a total of 10-4. What a victory and this looks to be like a great build up for the tournament next weekend.<br /><br />More updates soon. Happy Darting.Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-18627655568554526412009-04-08T15:39:00.000+08:002009-04-08T16:42:34.356+08:00Dartitis<!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="main" --> <span class="mainheader"></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" class="directories"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Dartitis</span></strong> (pronounced dart-eye-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">tis</span>) is a condition which can affect dart players, and severely damage their p<span style="font-family:georgia;">e</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">rformance</span> and results. It can be compared to the 'yips', a movement disorder which can affect golf players as they take their putting stroke. The term is used in reference to players who struggle with some kind of psychological problem with their technique and/or release of their darts.<br /> <br /> The most famous case of <strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dartitis</span></strong> came in 1986, when five-time World Champion, Eric <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Bristow</span> revealed he was having problems with the release of his darts. Eric <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Bristow</span> managed to make a partial recovery from the condition, and even managed to regain the number one position in the world rankings.<br /> <br /> </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" class="headsredlow">Players affected</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" class="directories"><br /> The following players have been reported sufferers from the condition of <strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">dartitis</span></strong>.<br /> <br /> </span> <table style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="middle" align="left"><img src="http://www.lovedarts.co.uk/love-darts-images/heart_icon.png" width="16" height="12" /></td> <td class="directories" valign="middle" align="left"><strong>Eric <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Bristow</span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" align="left"><img src="http://www.lovedarts.co.uk/love-darts-images/heart_icon.png" width="16" height="12" /></td> <td class="directories" valign="middle" align="left"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Mervyn</span> King</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" align="left"><img src="http://www.lovedarts.co.uk/love-darts-images/heart_icon.png" width="16" height="12" /></td> <td class="directories" valign="middle" align="left"><strong>Mark Holden</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" align="left"><img src="http://www.lovedarts.co.uk/love-darts-images/heart_icon.png" width="16" height="12" /></td> <td class="directories" valign="middle" align="left"><strong>Steve <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Alker</span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" align="left"><img src="http://www.lovedarts.co.uk/love-darts-images/heart_icon.png" width="16" height="12" /></td> <td class="directories" valign="middle" align="left"><strong>Mark Walsh</strong></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br />Content from <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dartitis"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Wikipedia</span></a> and <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.lovedarts.co.uk/dartitis.html">LoveDarts.co.uk</a><br /><br /> <span class="directoriesred"><em></em></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><u>My Theories On <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Dartitis</span> by Kyle G.</u></span><br /><br />I've personally been through it. It was the most painful experience of my life. Not that it was physically painful but more soulfully. See can you imagine not being able to do something you really love doing and try hard at. Ask any <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">paralympic</span> and they will tell you how they feel. Well, that's how i felt. To the point where tears would roll down my cheeks and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">I'd</span> feel disappointment with myself every night driving back home thinking where did i go wrong.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Dartitis</span> in my opinion is a mental condition. You are asking your body to do something that it cant or refuses to do. Darts on the other hand is a game where your body memory is constantly in use and your mind and hand work mutually. Put two and two together it is basically telling you that you are forcing your hand to do something that it doesn't want to do. Thus, your mind is not allowing your hand to release the dart.<br /><br />Why does this happen. My theory is;<br /><br /><ul><li>Your mind and hand are pushed over the limit. Especially your mind. Thus, not allowing you to do what you could or would normally do</li></ul><ul><li>Pushing too hard for that triple 20 you 'have' to hit. Note that 'have' is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">highlighted</span>. It's like asking your body to run 100m in 8 secs.</li></ul><ul><li>Not physically ready when playing. When your body and mind are tired, its telling you that it needs a break, not to push me harder.<br /></li></ul><ul><li>Not mentally ready when playing. What i mean is, sometimes or most of the time a player is think he is mentally ready, but one might not be 100% there. You might be thinking of work, kids, wife, functions, your '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">dartitis</span>' and so much more. This is absolutely the wrong way to even play darts. One's mind should be absolutely clear and focused on the task ahead.</li></ul><ul><li>Enjoying the game. I feel sometimes players forget that this is a game to enjoy and take it too seriously when their darts aren't happening. It is then that they push themselves harder without the right mind set and screw up their stroke or get <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">dartitis</span>. Remember why you played darts? Yes, because you loved it.</li></ul>These are just a few theories on my experiences and conversations i had regarding <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">dartitis</span>. My uncle has it. To the extend that during a tournament once, he closed his eyes and threw his darts. When i had a chat with him, he told me that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">every time</span> he plays darts, his goal was to finish a 9 darter. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Every time</span> he starts on the line. Something i almost had in common with.<br /><br />As for how to get over it? Well try this out. It has a bit of the elements i had getting over <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">dartitis</span>. Go and try it and don't worry to much. Happy Darting.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-family:georgia;" class="directoriesred" ><em>Mick from <a href="http://www.lovedarts.co.uk/dartitis.html">Love Darts</a> says...</em></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-family:georgia;" class="directories" ><br /><br />I used to play darts in my local league for many years earning myself a comfortable reputation. Disaster struck when I slowly started to hesitate releasing the dart and eventually lifting my left leg from the floor (right handed), followed by lifting off my right foot onto tip-toe (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">dartitis</span> sufferers will know what i mean!).<br /> <br />As being a great dart lover, I can now say that after many hours of frustration I have overcome this awful condition. The old Mick is back at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">oche</span>, playing with my brother and son on a weekly basis. I know there are plenty of helpful tips out there but hopefully these might do the trick.<br /><br /></span><table style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(255, 102, 0); width: 405px; height: 468px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="directories" scope="row" valign="top" width="20" align="left">1.</td> <td class="directories" valign="top" align="left">Throw the darts in an aggressive manor, meaning a lot faster than your normal release.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="directories" scope="row" valign="top" align="left">2.</td> <td class="directories" valign="top" align="left">Don't concentrate aiming the dart to much on the target you want to hit, (just throw fast at that area).</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="directories" scope="row" valign="top" align="left">3.</td> <td class="directories" valign="top" align="left">Move your position of throw, not the stance, and allow your mind to float at times thinking 'yes, I feel better at this angle'.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="directories" scope="row" valign="top" align="left">4.</td> <td class="directories" valign="top" align="left">If this does not work <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">don't</span> give up! Believe me I will try my hardest to get you through it.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="directories" scope="row" valign="top" align="left">5.</td> <td class="directories" valign="top" align="left">Pick up your darts as often as you can, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">preferably</span> not long spells. Try 30 minute sessions! (Relax) then say to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">yourself</span> these are your last 3 darts, full stop, know more, then just walk away.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="directories" scope="row" valign="top" align="left">6.</td> <td class="directories" valign="top" align="left">One of the biggest mistakes I used to make is watching players on the television. I used to say to my brother 'Watch this, I've been watching Phil Taylor throw'. This is your idol we are talking about (don't get me wrong) idols are great but what I would do is copy and totally release the dart in the same way Taylor did, but this is not the way I would release it. (Come on think!), just because Taylor is a multiple world champion, it doesn't mean you will have the same style, and I'm sure Taylor will back you on this.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="directories" scope="row" valign="top" align="left">7.<br /><br /><br /></td> <td class="directories" valign="top" align="left">Once you have started to throw your darts at speed and feeling more comfortable, slowly get back to your normal self.</td></tr></tbody></table>Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-77923100810232307812009-04-07T10:33:00.000+08:002009-04-08T16:41:28.392+08:00[Video] How I ThrowDid this for the guys in <a href="http://www.everythingdarts.com/">everythingdarts.com</a> forum. Enjoy<br /><br /><object width="380" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-CS7U_XrkPI&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-CS7U_XrkPI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="380" height="295"></embed></object>Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-49787973813216511812009-04-07T09:14:00.000+08:002009-04-08T16:40:39.151+08:00Johor Blue Riveria Threesome Tournament<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/SdqprM_FrpI/AAAAAAAAABU/CJYuBje9-UY/s1600-h/n675346356_2378840_8584.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/SdqprM_FrpI/AAAAAAAAABU/CJYuBje9-UY/s320/n675346356_2378840_8584.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321752469376970386" border="0" /></a><br />Me, Gerard and Jared<br /></div><br />Our journey started on Saturday morning at roughly 1 am. The drive down took roughly 5 hours (due to countless stops). We arrived at our destination and by the time we checked into our hotel room and slept, it was already 7am. We were up and about by 12 and made our way to the venue. We were drawn to a group of 5 and top 4 of the group to qualify for the next day. Pretty simple you'd think. WRONG!<br /><br />Now let me tell you about PROJECT 2010.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">We're a group of buddies who have know each other for years. It comprises of Gerard, Jared, Wynton and myself. I picked darts back up in the year 2006 and Jared working at the pub during that time was intrigued and started to take notice. Gerard whom was really close to Jared started hanging around the pub often and followed suit in finding interest in the game. We were labelled PROJECT 2010 by one of my mentors cum team mate of the Ol Skool Aristos due to our age and 'upcomingness' in the game of darts. While i continued working hard climbing the ladder with the Ol Skool Aristos which i had joined few months later, time was not on the other boys sides. Heavy work schedules and time constraints held the boys back from training. This year, however, 1 and a half years since then, the team has got their life's on track and decided to take a small step closer in realizing the dream of 2010. We were still a man short to make a minimum full team. This is where my best friend of 16 years, Wynton joined the picture. This is how i jokingly sum up how Wynton joined us this year. See, Wynton joined us because he loves to drink beer and thought it be great to have something to do while he does what he does best, drinking. Thus, the story, the beginning and the fellowship of the team.</span><br /><br />Back to the tournament. Like i said, it wasn't going to be the easiest of qualifying. But hell we were going to give it a shot. It was the team's goal to at least make it to the next round. The boys had been training so hard and a friendly match the Wednesday before prepared them a tad bit for today. For me it was my umpteenth tournament but for them it was their first. The boys weren't 'there' yet in terms of darts. Not too sure of their strokes, not been training rigorously, still a dart or two out of the board, but was ready to give a shot in the tournament.<br /><br />Our first match started at 3pm+ and started off well with a 5-4 win on the tie-breaker. The rest of the matches were losses but we managed to qualify anyway through the immense amount of legs won. we had won 13 legs in total and that was enough to put us through. I personally was exhausted. Mentally, soulfully and physically. By the last game which was at 11pm+ (surprisingly) i was already deadbeat on the floor unable to move a muscle. My objective personally was to win all my singles and that objective was met. But it was not about me, it was about the team and the objective was definitely achieved.<br /><br />The next day was a no surprise. We went down 5-2 and the tournament was over for us. We still held our heads high and learnt so much from this tournament. I personally learnt so much from this one tournament then any other tournament I've played.<br /><br />So here is a small shout-out to the lovely players and friends of P2010.<br /><br />To my future team, this was an experience of a life-time. To finally play with my best of friends was not only a pleasure but an honour. We played our best and managed to achieve what we set out to do. We focused on what we wanted and we made it happened. We kept on fighting no matter how good our opponents were. We kept pushing ourselves to our limits and surprised ourselves at times. We made others step up and take notice of these group of young darters who played this game with pride. Forget the losses, the misses, the anger, the disappointment, the darts thrown out the board and all that and remember the good that's come out of this. Remember how you played each of your games and analyze each and every moment we spent there and learn from it. Only then can we rise above the ashes and be born again like a phoenix. To Wynton who wasn't there, keep plugging my brother. I love the way you're playing and keep going and learn more like i know you will. To Gerard, Jared and Wynton, lets keep darting.Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-5884784763340721952009-03-31T16:00:00.000+08:002009-04-08T16:39:05.713+08:00Sepang 3some ChallengeFirst outing for the fresh team of Hi5. Representing the team was Jimmy Lee, SK and Lim HP.<br /><br />Format was a Threesome Best of 1 - 801. Doubles Best of 3 - 501 and Singles Best of 3 - 501. Approx 40 teams went.<br /><br />Conditions were bad. Very cramped and hot.<br /><br />However, Team Hi5 managed to reach the semi's and lost out by 2 points. A great result for a team who recently formed. Next tournament to look out for, for the team is the Pandan Jaya Team Event in mid-April.<br /><br />Enjoy some of the pictures taken by myself;<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/SdHTPlPzNrI/AAAAAAAAAA0/HkwVUPnzneU/s1600-h/PIC_2416.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/SdHTPlPzNrI/AAAAAAAAAA0/HkwVUPnzneU/s320/PIC_2416.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319264899551147698" border="0" /></a>Team for the day; SK, Jimmy Lee and Lim HP<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/SdHTQNIXmAI/AAAAAAAAABE/PrL01l7i-O8/s1600-h/PIC_2424.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/SdHTQNIXmAI/AAAAAAAAABE/PrL01l7i-O8/s320/PIC_2424.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319264910257395714" border="0" /></a> Team with their trophies.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/SdHTQJg1CGI/AAAAAAAAAA8/TCjuGvBFumg/s1600-h/PIC_2420.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/SdHTQJg1CGI/AAAAAAAAAA8/TCjuGvBFumg/s320/PIC_2420.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319264909286246498" border="0" /></a> Trophies and Prize Money.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/SdHTQQyH2YI/AAAAAAAAABM/lmuYIyxr4MA/s1600-h/PIC_2426.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k4CXJd-7NYk/SdHTQQyH2YI/AAAAAAAAABM/lmuYIyxr4MA/s320/PIC_2426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319264911237831042" border="0" /></a> The whole team picture.<br /></div>Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-74743905856936933932009-03-26T10:29:00.000+08:002009-03-26T10:45:50.714+08:00Almost a Year Ago,<blockquote>Monday, May 5, 2008<br /><br />[Darts] Gravity?<br /><br />It has remarkably been a month since I felt I played proper darts. Inconsistent throws, dumb-founding scores and losing streaks are all I’ve faced in the past month. My darts feels like strangers to me. That comfortable strokes, 140’s and occasional 180’s are all a thing of the past at the moment. Every dart seems like an up-hill battle of controlling. Occasional (Tons) feel like gifts from God. Some say it’s the mind, some say it’s the heart, and some may say otherwise, but I believe it is the Law’s of Physics; “What goes up must come down”<br /><br />I believe and I know that sportsmen and women have a moment in their careers where everything seems to be going down-hill. No more titles, more losses and more inconsistency are one of the few problems faced. As a current example, Roger Federer who undoubtedly shown the world his excellence in tennis wining back-to-back titles, grand slam finals, being World No. 1 and poised to break Sampras records is struggling to win a match. Injuries, inconsistency and “The Laws of Physics” have brought the great man down. At least for the time-being. But slowly climbing up again, I would say it is virtually impossible if he doesn’t continue his success in the months/years to come.<br /><br />And just like that, so my darts have been. Having a successful year in my books, my level has dropped way down the ladder. With the change of darts, more time, personal training, etc only time would tell if it will all come back to place. And just like Kevin R. says, “ All you gotta do is keep plugging it, and it WILL come” and that’s what I intend to do. Hopefully before the Penang Open at the end of the month.<br /><br />Posted by Kyle G. at 1:27 AM 1 comments </blockquote>This is what i wrote almost a year ago. It is amazing to see how much i've progressed since then. It was a total change in transaction. From standing, posture, stroke, mentality, attitude, etc. Every aspect of my game has been tweaked to the way i feel confident in throwing today. This was not only a time of trial for me but a time of discovery for myself. I learnt that arrogance can only lead you down(hard to admit). I learnt to keep my head straight and keep going at it. I have learnt to avoid negativity and omit positivity. I learnt to be head strong and humble. Most importantly of all, I've learnt how to enjoy the game i love most.<br /><br />My goal is to keep this humble attitude in not only darts but everything in life and keep the positive attitude of not only other but myself as well. <br /><br />"Everyday we learn something from life, in one way or another. Why not, we apply that in the things we love as well, darts?"<br /><br />This is a shout out to all who have stood by me during my trying times in darts and life as well. You know who you are.Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-62270677726323028652009-03-26T10:14:00.001+08:002009-03-26T10:43:09.272+08:00Funny But TrueThis is a video of Wayne Mardle (Favourite Player) throwing a perfect 9 darter in style. It was edited but the 'checking' trick is true. So check it out!<br /><br /><object width="380" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/122b9bus5Bs&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/122b9bus5Bs&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="380" height="295"></embed></object>Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155936040958634179.post-68529442763624132522009-03-24T09:36:00.000+08:002009-04-08T16:44:10.850+08:001st Game of the SeasonAlbeit it was a friendly match between the 2 teams from the same pub, to me, it was the first competitive game of many more to come this year.<br /><br />It was between the newly formed high5 and Suzuki. Line-up was;<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lim</span>, SK, Kyle, Jimmy Lee VS Ron, Albert, Thomas, MS <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Raja</span><br />Kyle VS Ron<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Lim</span>/Kyle VS Ron/Thomas<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Lim</span> VS MS <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Raja</span><br />Jimmy Lee/SK VS MS <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Raja</span>/John Chew<br />Jimmy Lee VS Thomas<br /><br />Job was simple. Just play my darts, no worries, know that the bottom would cover me a*<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">se</span> in case in lost and enjoy myself. Mind was ready, although could have been better if warmed up more.<br /><br />4some was practically a stroking practice to me. Threw an average of 60 in 9 darts. Eventually team winning at the end.<br /><br />Singles was up now and watching Ron in a couple of games earlier that day didn't really help much. I knew he could hit those ton's and ton 40's easily. All i told myself was 'just throw your darts'. Started off well with a simple 60. Ron replied 140. Hit a ton and he replied 40plus. Game went on to him setting himself a house but couldn't finish with me sitting on a 95. I knew what i had to do. Semi, 20, bull was all that was on my mind. Give myself a shooting chance at least. First dart - Bull, then a 13 to set up a 32 and without any <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">hesitation</span> i checked the d16. There was a roar from the crowd. At this point of time, my heart was beating as fast as you can say <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">check dart</span>! Second game was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Topsy</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">turvey</span>. Ron seemed shattered losing the first leg and i just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">couldn't</span> hold myself together managing only a ton and some 40 scores. Again he set himself up and again i had an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">out shot</span> to play. 108. Again i set my mind to a t19, 19 and d16 finish. True enough, first dart 19, then the t19 and just a hairline miss from the 32. Ron looked worried and pressure i guessed got to him and he went from house to house to set himself up a d1(madhouse). By this time in 2 darts i <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">sealed</span> the game for a team lead of 3-0.<br /><br />Doubles came and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Lim</span> and I score looked like we were throwing cock-eyed darts. But here and there managed to pull an 85 or ton. 1st leg went to us and 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">nd</span> went to them. 3rd leg was tightly contested and they looked earliest to set up a house, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Lim</span> leaving me with a 130 to check. Confidence was high. First dart a 60, then 20, and just a whisker away, hit the semi-bull. Ron came to the board and couldn't set the 90plus score leaving Thomas with a 77 to play. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Lim</span> went up, safely hit a 3 and missed his d11. Thomas went up confidently hit his 57 to set up a d10 and hit both his darts on the wire. By my second dart, it was all wrapped up.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Lim</span> went on to lose to former Malaysia number 1, MS <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Raja</span> 0-2 and Jimmy Lee/ SK finished the job with a 2-0 victory. Final score ended 7-3.<br /><br />Happy with the win. Happy with the darts. A lot of bits and bolts need to be adjusted. Like, calmness, eagerness, and mind frame. Oh well, next up is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Sepang</span> 3some and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Johore</span> 3some. Let's move on from there shall we. Happy Darting!Kyle G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15220394696179608756noreply@blogger.com0