UK Darts Issue 10 - January 2014 | Page 50

Book Club Darting Essays: A Coaching Critique by David Kirby is the second in a series of five books aimed at both darts players and coaches alike. The book covers a wide range of topics, from warming up your brain, through longevity and even etiquette on the board in a series of short and informative essays aimed at all levels of player and coach. It’s unique format, the book being split into a number of short essays, means that there is at least something that every single dart player at any level can take away from the book, and in truth the book contains a lot of things that some players should read about and learn. It has certainly helped me anyway. I have found myself analysing my game and thinking about finishing, scoring and my behaviour on the oche in a totally different light since reading the book. Other Books In The Series: There were certain elements that I would say are not for me, such as discussions on yoga and other ‘alternative’ methods of improving your game, but then that’s just personal preference! One thing I will guarantee is that, for the price, you will not find a better collection of darting knowledge from an experienced sports coach who has worked in a wide variety of sports before becoming involved with some high quality dart players. If you haven’t read it already I would highly recommend you order yourself a copy, and while you’re there pick up the first book too, it’s just as good and I will even go as far as saying that between them they will improve your game (as long, of course, that you are dedicated to making an improvement). Darting Essays: A Coaching Critique is priced at £5.00 and can be bought from Amazon or direct from the author at dkdarts.co.uk