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A skill in just about any physical competition is perishable. If you don't keep up with it, you won't be as good at it as you once were. I have only casually
by generalledger 10y ago
A skill in just about any physical competition is perishable. If you don't keep up with it, you won't be as good at it as you once were. I have only casually played darts, but I have to think this isn't much different from hitting baseballs, shooting free throws, or hitting a golf ball. It takes practice to get good, and it takes practice to stay good, especially at the highest levels of competition.
- 3131s 10y agoEh, there's no comparison. Playing most sports at a high level requires a massive amount of strength training and maintenance work just to keep your body functioning. I don't play darts, but from a purely physical aspect there is so much less potential for injury and less need to stay in superb physical condition across the entire body. Elite level athletes need to do everything from flexibility work, daily massage / myofascial release to promote blood flow and break up scar tissue, strengthen vulnerable areas like the neck to protect against concussions, careful nutrition, etc. If you don't train and do the work that accompanies training, you won't make it through half a season.