A Live Darts Masterclass | Lesson 7 - How to prepare for tournaments

In episode six, Paul Nicholson shares his advice on how best to prepare for tournaments, including when to arrive at the venue, familiarising yourself with the running of the tournament and how to structure your practice before and in between matches.

Watch Lesson Two - Grip:

Watch Lesson Three - Sighting:

Watch Lesson Four - Release:

Watch Lesson Five - Equipment:

Watch Lesson Six - Practice Games Part I:

Have you ever wanted to be better than your pub team and move to the next level? Or are you just trying to become the best player on your team? Or maybe you're a beginner looking to learn the basics? Either way you are now in the right place to begin the journey on how to become a better dart player.

Here at Live Darts, we are bringing you a masterclass in darts with former Players Champion and World Cup of Darts finalist Paul Nicholson. Each episode features expert advice from 'The Asset' - who regularly analyses matches for various TV and radio stations and has an extensive knowledge drawn upon from a decade of competing at the highest level.

This ten-part series focuses on the key areas of the game, from stance and eye domination to grip, release and practice routines, as well as covering important aspects within the mental side of the sport. #Darts

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[medinabello]

My preparation is eat 3 hours before the event get there 1 hour early skull a beer and have another on the go hit the board 2 pints in I'm ready to rumble with 1 more beer whilst playing.

[GusMac]

Paul is a good lad, has great advice, down to earth, wish there was more darts players with his attitude.

[craigmcvay]

You never know in advance what board your on you told at the last minute.

[bettabgood]

I hydrate with sparkling barley water 😉

[callumcozens]

Well he's never won anything so how can you call this a masterclass