Use one of these excuses to explain your poor darts performance at the bar. Having an off night throwing darts at the bar? It’s not because you suck at darts. There must be some other reason, right? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. For generations, darts players have been coming up with excuses for why … Read more
When we throw darts, we’re not usually focused on how our stance will impact our game. But how you stand is a vital part of your overall darts game. If your stance is shaky, inconsistent or misaligned, the rest of your game suffer. In this post, we’ll review 5 key tips to improving your dart … Read more
Want to get better at foosball? Model how the pros practice. It takes time, practice and patience to become a good foosball player. But you can spend countless hours just hammering the ball on the table or playing games with your buddies without making real progress. The trick is to adopt a focused and structured … Read more
Want to know how to hold a pool stick? Let’s clear that up for you with some basic tips on hand placement, grip and your bridge. Beginner pool players usually don’t want to waste precious time worrying about how to hold a pool stick. It’s much more fun to grab the pool cue, take aim, … Read more
Ring the Bull is a traditional hook and ring game played in sports bars, ski lodges and quaint watering holes all over the world. And it has a very long history in British pub culture. In fact, legend has it that English Crusaders brought the game back from Jerusalem in the 12th century. If you … Read more
If you want to get better at pool, you need to practice . . . the right way It takes a lot of practice to get better at pool. Just like any of the other best bar games. But most beginner pool players practice pool the wrong way. Beginner pool players often skip right past … Read more
Why don’t more bars have shuffleboard tables? It’s really the perfect bar game. Yet shuffleboard is still much less common than games like pool and darts. Don’t get me wrong. I love pool and darts too. But I always get particularly excited when I discover a pub with a shuffleboard table. Luckily, shuffleboard is gaining popularity as … Read more
Whether you have a dartboard set up at home or just killing some time at the bar, throwing darts by yourself can be a fun and effective way to practice. But dart practice should be more than just throwing at random numbers on the dartboard. It’s better to add some structure and challenge so you … Read more
Focus on power and the goals will follow. The first time you see an advanced foosball player in action, you may be in awe of how fast they shoot the ball. The ball rips off their player in the blink of an eye. It’s like magic. How do they do this? In your quest to … Read more
This is an in-depth guide to the best dart games to play with your friends. We explain the basic rules and instructions for popular games like Cricket and 301/501, and lesser known options like Shanghai, Halve-it, Golf and more. Also included is a list of 13 rules that every player should follow no matter what … Read more
Cricket is fun, easy to learn and loved by dart players from complete beginners all the way to expert level players. Here’s what you need to know about how to play Cricket darts. What is Cricket? Cricket is the most popular dart game in the U.S. It’s also played around the world, and often known … Read more
An overview of how to play the game of 9-ball pool, including racking, game rules, strategy and penalties.
Why You Need the 01 Dart Out Chart One of the most fun and challenging aspects of 01 dart games is doubling out. This means that in order to win an 01 game, such as 301 or 501, you must subtract to the exact score of “0” by hitting the double ring of a number. … Read more
Is that stuff really necessary? The first time I encountered a shuffleboard table at a bar, I was a little confused. It was a beautiful long wooden table. But it was covered in dust. This waxy substance was all over the table. It would move around and spread in different directions as the pucks glided … Read more