This condition that only affects darts players
Scientists are currently working to understand a condition that affects only darts players, whether professional or amateur.
Named dartitis, this condition prevents the player’s brain from executing the throwing motion required to release the dart.
Some darts enthusiasts have turned to hypnosis sessions to address this issue, which remains a puzzle for experts in the field.
Linda Duffy, a psychology professor at Middlesex University and former world number one darts player from 1982 to 1987, experienced this condition herself during her playing career. She explains that the problem is purely "psychological."
She added: "I used to combat it with extra practice. It was heard of back in the day, but not many people spoke about it."
She said that she prefers to offer her patients cognitive behavioral therapy, which involves reframing the issue as a challenge to overcome.
(QG - Source: The Daily Star / Picture: © Pixabay)