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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| darts throwing problem | 2/7/2012 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: I have been throwing darts for five years.last year I went to throw and could not release the dart. ... A: I don't know of a simple answer to your question. So I am giving you everything I know about ... | ||
| The Throw, in and out of form quick | 1/17/2012 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: hi been playing darts now for a year problem is I hit 100 140 180 then cant hit the target for 10 ... A: Joe. I think it's safe to say nobody really knows the answer to this question. Phil Taylor's ... | ||
| Landing on other numbers | 1/15/2012 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: I need some advice. I am playing okay but would like to throw my darts more at the target that I am ... A: Simon. I don't know of a simple answer to your question. So I am giving you everything I know about ... | ||
| 'bust rule' | 1/14/2012 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: Do you know the origin of the bust rule. As at the moment some leagues play from the last dart ... A: Ross. I do not think I have ever seen evidence of which came first, The Bust Rule or The No-Bust ... | ||
| Angle of darts in the board | 1/2/2012 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: When I throw my darts, they stick at a 15 to 20 degree angle upward and a 15 to 20 degree angle to ... A: Charlie. When you throw the dart, it follows the same physical laws as all ballistics, just like a ... | ||
| darts | 11/29/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: if you want to play in the federation from spain do you have to live in the town where you play per ... A: I suggest you address this question to the federation. When I search for Darts Federation Spain, I ... | ||
| how to replace spider | 11/27/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: I have a Unicorn Sport Craft World pro. Due to some minor bulging, the spider was popping out in ... A: Julie. The Unicorn Sport Craft World pro is a staple- free Blade type dartboard. I have never seen ... | ||
| cannot hold darts | 11/10/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: I HAVE PLAYED DARTS FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS GOT GOOD THEN ALL OF A SUDDENED 3 YEARS AGO PLAYED LIKE NEVER ... A: Cathal. This sounds like a case of the darts condition known as "Dartitis" which has evolved in ... | ||
| Darts oche | 11/4/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: Why oh why, did they pick 7 feet & 9.25 inches from oche to bull ? there must be a reason, but what ... A: Richard. I'm afraid I haven't a very satisfactory answer to the question. According to Patrick ... | ||
| Dart board repair | 10/25/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: I have a very good, relatively new Blade dartboard, in perfect condition except for the bullseye, ... A: John. Well, it sounds as if you know how to maintain your darts points. The bad news is that you ... | ||
| Dart board repair | 10/25/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: I have a very good, relatively new Blade dartboard, in perfect condition except for the bullseye, ... A: John. I'm sorry to tell you that I do not believe there is a way to correct the problem you have ... | ||
| Darts board | 10/22/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: How far should one stand from the dart board - distance A: The current widely agreed standard distance from the face of the dartboard to the throw line is ... | ||
| aiming when hand is opposite to dominant eye | 10/12/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: practising i can do to help with this. Cheers Aaron A: Aaron. Well, the trick is to have your hand follow the line between your eye and the spot on the ... | ||
| repair on dartboard | 10/11/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: i have a lump in my board in numbers 20 9 12 im wondering if there is anyway i can get it out so it ... A: Bobby. Normally, when the surface of the dartboard bulges out, that means the end of it's useful ... | ||
| darts | 10/6/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: can an stage be used as an oche A: Maggie. I'm not sure I understand your question, so please free to follow up if this answer does ... | ||
| oche | 10/1/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: ..question .when throwing darts ,how far MUST/SHOULD the opponent stand behind the thrower??? AND ... A: Trevor. I have found only two sources, The Darts Federation of Australia (DFA) Playing Rules and UK ... | ||
| dart board | 9/27/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: i have bought 3 dart boards in the last year and they all go rock hard in a month i can't work it ... A: Robert. I don't know the answer to your question, but it does raise some thoughts as to the cause. ... | ||
| Women | 9/18/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: Please what is the usual throwing distance for women? Thankyou A: Gilbert. I have just found this comment on the DARTS501.com web site: LADIES THROWING DISTANCE! A ... | ||
| determination of expertise | 8/16/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: Are there standard criteria for establishing who is an expert, or any other level of dart playing ... A: Jeff. There are standard criteria of a secondary nature. The American Darts Organization (ADO) ... | ||
| 3 Dart Average | 7/31/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: Do you know how when there has been a bust how you would deal with the 3 dart average? I presume 0 ... A: Helo, Paul. The "Three Dart Average" is a construct that attempts to convey the meaning "Average ... | ||
| broken point (Steel tip) | 7/28/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: Is there a way or a tool to extract whats left of the steel point on a barrel when its broken and ... A: Jerome. The only way to remove the remaining portion of the point under the circumstances you ... | ||
| RO's | 6/21/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: I am trying to figure out what exactly counts as an RO in the game of cricket but am having trouble ... A: Steve. RO - Round of (fill in the number) in cricket refers to the number of marks or points you ... | ||
| Dartboard Maintenence | 6/21/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: Ive seen people spray water with a squirt bottle onto their dart board in attempts to "soften up" ... A: Angi. It's time for a new dartboard. You are describing a dartboard that has reached the end of its ... | ||
| dart scores | 5/5/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: if i am throwing my 2nd or 3rd dart and it sticks into the flight of a dart already in the board, ... A: The dart would be worth nothing. Here are statements of the rules for a scoring darts from several ... | ||
| attaching spider | 4/28/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: The spider on my dart board fell off during storage. I tried to attach it using an electric staple ... A: Jim The dartboard manufacturers usually use a plastic retainer about 0.5 in X 0.75 in by 0.125 in ... | ||
| throwing problem | 4/21/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: I have been played good darts for many years. After I took a few years break I begun to play again ... A: Liviu. First I ask you which foot you put forward when you shoot. If you are right handed, you ... | ||
| 9 Dart Game | 4/19/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: What are the chances of throwing a perfect 501 game? A: Don. To answer this question, I'll refer you to one author who has done probability estimates for ... | ||
| red bull finish | 4/3/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: My husband are having a debate on red bull finish and can't agree. He claims a red bull is ... A: Sharon. I have not seen the term "Red Bull Finish" on any of the several darts history and ... | ||
| darts | 3/31/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: im looking to upgrade my darts that ive had for many years,as they gettin worn out now,i was ... A: Tough question Richard. Unicorn is hard to beat for quality and price. If you like long skinny darts ... | ||
| dart throwing mechanics | 3/17/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: Scott, I have been throwing darts about 2 years. I play with my sons in a local pub league. I ... A: Joseph. What I hear is that you need to be relaxed so that tense muscles don't get in the way of ... | ||
| cricket | 3/13/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: When playing cricket with 20-15,triples, doubles, and bulls, can a double bull be used for bulls and ... A: Mark. Now I understand the question. You're not playing Cricket but a version of Mouse. Mouse ... | ||
| cricket | 3/13/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: When playing cricket with 20-15,triples, doubles, and bulls, can a double bull be used for bulls and ... A: The answer is yes. Here is a link to the American Darts Organization's "Tournament Rules" which ... | ||
| cricket | 3/13/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: Can the double bull be used as a double? ANSWER: Hello, mark. Here is what the American Darts ... A: Mark. You've used the expression "for my doubles" in two notes. I'm not sure what you mean by ... | ||
| cricket | 3/12/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: Can the double bull be used as a double? A: mark. Here is what the American Darts Organization (ADO) has to say in the ADDITIONAL ADO AMERICAN ... | ||
| Throwing all three darts | 3/6/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: This happened last night is it a rule? The opponent had a higher score and the thrower had 13 left. ... A: Jane. I do not find any tournament play rule regarding crossing the Oche, but I do find this from ... | ||
| dart sizes | 3/2/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: I have a friend that plays with a set of darts 1.5 inches long total length , what are the rules for ... A: Hubert. Here is what the UK Darts Regulation Authority has to say: 5.1 Players shall provide their ... | ||
| darts | 2/22/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: how high dose a dart bord have to be from the floor A: Stephanie. For a steel tip dartboard, the center of the dartboard should be 5 feet, 8 inches (68 ... | ||
| darts | 2/16/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: how do you use a dart tool? i.e. dart mechanic? A: Jose. I've attached a diagram explaining all the functions of the Dart Mechanic. I've also ... | ||
| Halex Bristle Board Care | 2/13/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: My board is 6yrs old and has been in dry storage for 2 1/2 yrs in its cabinet. It looks as new as ... A: Mike. The one dartboard manufacturer I asked about the effect of dartboard age on performance told ... | ||
| broken steel tip | 2/10/2011 | Scott Harrison |
| Q: In steel tip tournaments if you throw and the dart bounces out but the tip remains does it count. A: Charlie. This is a very interesting question. I wonder, did the question arise from an actual ... | ||
Scott Harrison
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Dartboard Lighting requirements and methods
Experience
Inventor of The Circumluminator light fixture purpose built for darts
Organizations
American Darts Organization (ADO)
Education/Credentials
BA, Georgetown University 1963
Graduate study in the Analysis of Ideas and Study of Methods, University of Chicago, 1963-1974
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