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Darts

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Darts is both a fun social activity and a serious sporting discipline. Quick mental math (working out scores), concentration and hand–eye coordination are all developed at the same time.

Benefits
  • Concentration
  • Hand–eye coordination
  • Mental math
  • Patience
  • Socializing
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ForearmsShouldersWrists

Supporting Muscles

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Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Low
Strength
Low
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
10

Up to age 10

Soft-tip darts, short distance, a game set

13

Up to age 13

The standard 501 game, the scoring system

16

Up to age 16

Tournaments, electronic dartboards

A Family Sports Background Helps
Archery / Shooting: Aiming and breath control are passed on

Starting age

Ages 8+ (ideal: 10)

Competition age

Ages 14+

Weekly time

Beginner 1–2 hours
Intermediate 2–3 hours
Advanced 3–5 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 500 – TRY 1,500

Equipment
Set of Darts₺100–600
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Dartboard₺200–1,000
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near you
Federation

Türkiye Dart Federasyonu

Is there a Darts club near me?

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Darts Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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Darts for Beginners

A video explaining darts technique and rules for beginners

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What Is Darts and How Is It Played?

An educational video on the basic rules of darts

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