Dartitis is one of the most misunderstood issues in darts. It’s not just a “bad habit” — and it’s not something you can solve by simply throwing more darts. I have a full course on Dartitis in classroom, but it’s not open to read on your own. Why? Because the wrong kind of information can actually plant the seed of the problem. This is something I prefer to guide players through personally — and I’ve successfully helped others recover. Consider this - the massive rise in the "yips" in golf is believed to be due to the rise in technical instruction videos on YouTube. Is it the same in darts? ⚡ Why Dartitis Can Happen (General patterns, not triggers) - Pressure builds up → overthinking turns the natural throw into a mechanical struggle. - Fear of missing → the brain resists letting go of the dart. - Muscle memory clash → the mind tries to control what should be automatic. - Emotional overload → stress, frustration, or perfectionism interfering with rhythm. ✅ Base-Level Solutions Here are safe, simple steps you can try: 1. Breathing Reset → Exhale before every throw to calm the system. 2. Lighten the Load → Soften your grip and release expectation, not just the dart. 3. Micro Goals → Focus on throwing smoothly rather than hitting perfectly. 4. Step Back → Take breaks if tension builds. Dartitis feeds on forcing it. 5. Routine First → Anchor yourself in a simple pre-shot routine — let rhythm lead, not results. 👉 These steps may stop you from getting, or may help to cure, Dartitis — but they will stop it from growing stronger. When you’re ready to go deeper, that’s where I come in. I’ll guide you through the mental and physical resets that rebuild confidence, rhythm, and freedom at the line.