So I have decided that today is the start of my Q School quest in earnest . I have been treading water for quite a while and need a plan of action.
I will be making a timetable that I want to stick rigidly. Although I really enjoy playing 501s against AI at home, I think I need to do more drills, to get that muscle memory up to scratch. I need to treat my darts practise like I am going to a regular class. So, for example, if I put 6.00-8.00pm darts class, then I devote my focus strictly to that, as though I've actually left the house and gone to a 'real' class. The sessions I will design by researching online, but also from friends that play darts at a high level.
I will also factor in my regular two nights a week of competitive play. On Wednesdays, I play in an under 55 average tournament. I have already made two finals, but yet to cross the winning line. I blame a lot of that onto nerves. Crazy really, as I've played at this venue for several years and know nearly every player. I think the issue of nerves, is something I place on myself, and am already trying techniques to stop this being an issue. Thursday is an open tournament and has players of all levels, from ex-Tour players to Academy kids just starting out.
So, my timetable will go like this for the week ahead.
Wednesday: Hour practise vs computer on Russ Bray App - then under 55 average tournament
Thursday: No much time , so just the Thursday open tournament
Friday: 2 hour session - consisting of drills, double practise and a couple of vs computer matches
Saturday: Same as Friday
Sunday: concentrating on hitting 20s,19s,18s and bulls. Set up play and try to finish 61-100 in six darts or less.
Fingers crosses this helps.
