Why is Darts Such a Popular Sport?

If you live in the UK or the Netherlands, for example, you will know just how big a sport darts has become in recent years. However it's also becoming hugely popular in lots of other countries all around the world, and is enjoying huge growth both as a spectator sport and a sport that people can take part in. So why is darts now so popular?

Well I think one of the main reasons is because of the growth of the PDC organization. Thanks to Barry Hearn there are now lots of televised tournaments being shown in many different countries, and as a result people are realizing that darts is actually a very exciting game.

There are now huge tournaments being held throughout the year with huge prize money on offer, and as a result of this the standard of play just gets better and better. There used to be a time when it was very rare for players to hit a 100 three-dart average, but these are now commonplace amongst many of the top players.

This makes darts a great spectator sport, but it's also a great sport to play as well. It's open to everyone because all you need is a dartboard and a set of darts. There are no age restrictions. You don't need to be super fit or a certain height, for example. You just need to be able to throw a dart at a dartboard.

One of the best things about darts is that it's a very social game. Many pubs, at least in the UK, have their own dartboard so you can play darts with your friends and colleagues if you so wish. You can also join your local pub team if you start to get quite good at the game and take part in local leagues and competitions so the game becomes quite competitive and even more enjoyable.

If pubs are not your thing, then you can simply play darts from the comfort of your own home. You should find that if you practice enough, you will start to get better and better and over time you may well want to join your local pub team to play against other players because this will develop your game even further. You don't necessarily have to drink alcohol. Indeed I recommend you stay away from alcohol if you are serious about winning.

Anyway the point I want to make is that darts is a great game to play, and nowadays it's just as exciting to watch as well. Anyone can play the game and it's a very cheap and accessible sport compared to many other sports.

James Woolley runs a website which discusses where you can buy darts online and what you should look for when choosing a set of darts.

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