Dartitis Afflicts Star
Dartitis poses a real challenge for every professional player. At the Players Championship 33, it struck an Englishman.
Dartitis poses a real challenge for every professional player. At the Players Championship 33, it struck an Englishman.
Englishman Scott Williams was affected by the dreaded dartitis in his first-round match against Ryan Joyce. This refers to a psychological block where the player suddenly struggles to throw the dart on time and with control.
Scott Williams battled dartitis at the Players Championship 33
The broadcast footage clearly showed Williams becoming increasingly tense. At a score of 1:5, he seemed to have completely lost control of his throwing arm.
Darts: Williams Struggles with Dartitis
“Shaggy” trembled during his backswing, swayed slightly with his body, and had to abort the throw to start over. Opponent Joyce remained ice-cold and confidently advanced with a 6:1 victory.