2 out of 3 is a lot different than single games. There's a mental thing that can happen after the first game. This should be avoided.
Sometimes the winner of the first match gets overconfident. This can be fatal. Winning the first and losing the second can change everything. The momentum swings and quite often the player winning the second match builds the confidence to think they can win, while the winner of the first match loses that confidence.
Sometimes the loser of the first game loses confidence and pretty much expects to get beat in the second game. This is fatal. If you expect to get beat, you're probably (more like certainly) going to get beat.
Every game is a new game. 2 out of 3 is the best exercise for focusing on your darts and the dart board.
If you win the first leg, promise yourself you can and will do better in the second leg. Maintain focus and concentration. Don't let a lead lull you into throwing poorly and thinking you can get away with it.
If you lose the first leg, have the focus, concentration and fortitude to know you will do better in the second leg. I have seen many matches where the first leg was a massacre and the next 2 legs went the other way.
For better players, it's your darts - not your skills - that win games. Lesser players are aiming for you. If you even slightly overlook them, they will come after you and sometimes beat you.
For lesser players, go after the big players. Take it to them. If you give up, you never win. Make the better player beat you. Don't beat yourself by thinking you're going to lose. If you get beat in the first leg, give your opponent a chance to mess up and think you're easy - then take it to them.
Most important, if you ever get matched up against an old gray-haired guy, those guys are always easy to beat. Don't worry. Just toss your darts at the board and let them hit wherever they land. You'll still get the win.
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This blog entry was vital in helping me break out of a slump I had been in all season. After reading it, my game by game performance has picked up. Ive been able to win more first legs and keep the confidence to take a second leg. Since reading it, I have played practice matches, best 2 out of 3, 11 times since reading this blog entry. I have only lost 3 of those 11 sets. My first game performance has picked up, my outshooting ability has started to climb. Basically all of my confidence in the game and my darts have improved since.
Unfortunately, my improved performance kinda put the Mind Freaks in my path. As a monday night captain, just let me say, the Mind Freaks will be missed. It is one of the few teams that you just have alot of fun with and no matter who comes out on top after 14 games, it doesnt matter. Merlin, Robby, Sylvan, Jeff, Doug, and Darrell, thanks for the games on Monday nights, I hope this isnt the end of the Mind Freaks forever.
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