I played two tournaments in the first week of January with very mixed results. I can only put this down to tiredness or one competition too many.
On 1st January, I played in an Open event, so no cap on ability. I drew a tough group, but not impossible, by any means. I got off to a good start with 63 average, despite losing, but my form dipped after that. Most of it, as is the way at my level, was the wasted shots at doubles. I won one and lost two of my first three games, so was still in the hunt. Annoyingly I should have won the fourth game, but for missing doubles yet again. What was really annoying, was that players were beating me with averages, that I'd normally expect to get. I know averages are just a guide, but it is frustrating knowing you are not playing as well as you know you can. That's darts, I guess. The story was much the same for the last two games. I felt I was throwing ok, but just couldn't hit doubles. So I'll take the positive that the darts were straight and scoring wasn't too bad.
Stats: Average 48.10: First 9: 52.11 100+ 8 :140+ 3: 180 0
2nd January, I felt good and thought that I might play well. However, this was not the case. I just couldn't hit the trebles. 5s and 1s played a big part too, and I never got out of first gear. I think I had just played too much and was overthinking.
Stats: Average 44.00: First 9: 45.85 100+ 3 :140+ 1: 180 0
