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July 16, 2025 20 mins

In this episode of Dart Brain, host Clint Clarkson delves into the often-overlooked aspect of darts: the mental game. He discusses the importance of sports psychology, the unique mental challenges faced by dart players, and how to transform pressure into performance. Clarkson emphasizes the need to manage the inner critic and the primal responses that can sabotage a player's focus. He introduces the concept of the 'chimp' and 'professor' brains, explaining how to train the mind to handle pressure effectively. The episode concludes with a recap of key insights and a teaser for the next episode, which will further explore the dart brain and mental training techniques.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Your biggest opponent isn't the guy across the oche.
  • It's probably not your body that's holding you back.
  • Darts isn't just a game of numbers. It's a game of nerves.
  • Mental training is the not-so-secret sauce that separates sharpshooters from panic-lovers.
  • Pressure isn't the enemy. Untrained pressure is.
  • Your brain is made up of two main characters, a chimp and a professor.
  • You can't get rid of the chimp, but you can learn to manage it.
  • If you want to play your best darts under pressure, train your mental game.
  • Don't let the chimp drive the bus.
  • It's about learning to think, breathe, and focus like a champion.

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