Darts is an increasingly popular game, and today there are some fifteen million regular dart players in the United States alone. Incredibly, there have been virtually no reliable, concise guides to darts that would introduce new players to its rules, conventions, equipment, and techniques - until now. The American Darts Organization Book of Darts includes succinct, authoritative information on the rules of darts, how to play (and win) a dozen of the most popular games, notes on equipment, basic techniques and strategies, and much more. Also included are sample games, practice routines, and official tournament rules.
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"We are proud to lend our name to a most usedful and easily understood book for beginning players." --Tom Fleetwood, past executive director and co-founder of the American Darts Organization
"This is the clearest introduction available for anyone who wants to know moare about the game of darts. I recommend it." --Paul Lim, #1 ADO player, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1999, 2000, and three time Pacific Cup Champion
"A book not to be missed--it's fun, comprehensive, and well-written. It will greatly benefit players of all skill levels." --Sandy Retitan, #1 woman player in the US 1980-1984, and winner of more than 50 titles
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The American Darts Organization Book of Darts has been thoroughly updated and revised for the benefit of the growing ranks of dart players. Darts continues to be among the fastest-growing sports in the world, and this is the book to introduce anyone to the joys of the game. It is estimated that there are over ten million regular players in the United States alone.
The American Darts Organization Book of Darts was first published in 1993 and has sold over 60,000 copies. It was time, however, to update and improve the book: The fundamentals of the book remain: a basic, simply organized introduction to equipment, techniques for play, and games for the beginning and intermediate player. This revised edition also, has an important new chapter, “Tips from the Professionals”—and world-ranked players Stacy Bromberg and Steve Brown offer a wealth of good advice and tips for players at all levels.
The American Darts Organization Book of Darts is your one convenient, clear source for buying darts, tips on play, and the rules of dozens of games. In addition, you’ll learn the language of the sport (see glossary) as well as an introduction to websites of interest.
The American Darts Organization Book of Darts was first published in 1993 and has sold over 60,000 copies. It was time, however, to update and improve the book: The fundamentals of the book remain: a basic, simply organized introduction to equipment, techniques for play, and games for the beginning and intermediate player. This revised edition also, has an important new chapter, “Tips from the Professionals”—and world-ranked players Stacy Bromberg and Steve Brown offer a wealth of good advice and tips for players at all levels.
The American Darts Organization Book of Darts is your one convenient, clear source for buying darts, tips on play, and the rules of dozens of games. In addition, you’ll learn the language of the sport (see glossary) as well as an introduction to websites of interest.
For its size and price, this remarkably inclusive little book deserves a place next to every dartboard.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Improve your game,
This review is from: The American Darts Organization Book of Darts (Paperback)
As a novice dart player, Chris Carey's book has been invaluable. It starts out easy with a short history of the game. For instance, I was surprised to learn "...The first dartboards were cross sections of trees or the bottoms of beer barrels...The concentric circles and spider pattern of wires of the modern dartboard resemble the cracked, weathered cross sections of trees; the bottoms of beer barrels afforded the perfect bull's-eye - the'cork." It then moves to basics like - amount of force needed for an accurate shot. The bulk of the book is devoted to games - moves & strategies. I could say something like Mr. Carey has hit the cork with this book but, really, my best suggestion is, no matter what your level, if you want to know more about darts get hold of Carey's book.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Applause!,
By Timothy R. Bucci (SPRINGFIELD, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The American Darts Organization Book of Darts, Revised Edition (Paperback)
A writer doesn't produce a book on the subject of darts because he wants to get rich. He writes the book because he loves the game, loves the people who play it, loves the euphoria of the "kill shot," because he wants others to experience that thrill, too, and because he wants to make a noteworthy contribution to promote his chosen sport well into the future. He loves the fire, the competition, the team, the good guys, the bad guys, the camaraderie, the wins, the defeats ... all of it. Chris Carey is this kind of writer, and his book should appeal to anyone who loves darts - period - be it soft or steel-tip, the world over.This book, however, is not just for beginners. If you've played darts for any length of time and find yourself in a rut, Carey's book is your prescription. It will not only help you think through your issues, away from the line, but it is also a resource to provide new angles to attack problems you may not have thought about before or, perhaps, have lost sight of. For this reason, chapter eight - alone - is worth the price of admission. This book, now in its second edition, is a much-heralded resource for darts players ... and I don't make this claim lightly. I am a darts book author and player, too, and my respect for this effort is, frankly, immense. Bar none, this is the leading book in our sport, the best seller. And, there's a reason for it. Not only does Carey's love of darts shine through, he is a respected writing talent, with the blessing of the American Darts Organization, to boot. Because of these things, and the topics he has chosen to explore, this work is a "must own" for every darter's library. I was heartened to see Carey elected to also keep the original foreword in this revision which was written by the late, great, Tom Fleetwood (along with an informative new one from Buddy Bartoletta) because - if for no other reason - it shows his level of respect for the darting world's pioneers. And, since this work has received the blessing of a world respected steel-tip organization, I am also happy to see he has continued to discuss matters of the soft-tip variety, too, without prejudice. I emphasize this point because it makes his book truly universal in its appeal, and I applaud this ... loudly. It looks as though each chapter has been improved, as well, but forgive that I did not go back and compare the '93 version to this one too thoroughly. The graphics that worked before were kept, but new ones were also added to help readers and players better visualize the messages Carey is conveying. It seems ridiculous, considering the volumes and volumes that have been written on darts, but I have never seen before such a well-delivered image like the new one found on page 29. That graphic, among few others, should be pasted to the underside of every eyelid that steps to the line! Had the information from this singular image been memorized by my inexperienced partners before drawing them in tournaments, it would have kept my hands from clenching together involuntarily after their successful effort at a 42, instead of the triple-16 we needed to win a match. Yeah, sure, I'm calm enough to write about it now ... lol. Finally - while I also enjoyed Steve Brown's insight immensely - to include the pearls from Stacy Bromberg, too, is priceless for the future of women's involvement in this grand sport of ours. Bromberg is a pioneer in her own right, and an inspiration for those who will certainly follow her lead. I applaud the choice to include her thoughts in such an important, long lasting, far reaching piece of work such as this. All told, this book is better now then when I first read it some twelve years ago. I was then, and remain - simply put - inspired by it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Book of Darts,
This review is from: The American Darts Organization Book of Darts (Paperback)
This is a great book. It covers all aspects of the game - equipment, technique, and all the different games you can play - in a very well-written and readable style. It's definitely the best book on the subject that I've read and I highly recommend it, especially for players new to the game.
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