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{{short description|Motor condition that affects darts players}} |
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'''Dartitis''' ( |
'''Dartitis''' ({{IPAc-en|d|ɑːr||ˈ|t|aɪ|t|ɪ|s}}) is a condition which can affect [[darts]] players, and severely damage their performance. It can be compared to 'the [[yips]]', an expression used to describe apparent loss of fine motor skills without any explanation. The term is used in reference to players who struggle with some kind of [[psychological]] problem with their technique and/or release of their darts. |
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==Etymology== |
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The most famous case of dartitis was in 1986, when five-times World Champion, [[Eric Bristow]], revealed he was having problems with the release of his darts.<ref>[http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,1123146,00.html Interview with Eric Bristow]</ref> Bristow managed to make a partial recovery from the condition, and even managed to regain the number one position in the [[Darts world rankings|world rankings]]. In 2009, another former World Champion [[Richie Burnett]] was reported to have suffered from dartitis. This was noticeable in the 2009 UK Open during his first round loss to Alex Roy. |
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Dartitis is a [[portmanteau]] of the sport's name and "-itis", a suffix that relates to a medical condition.<ref>{{Cite CD.com|-itis|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> It is described by the ''[[Collins English Dictionary]]'' as "(in darts) nervous twitching or tension that destroys concentration and spoils performance".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/dartitis|title=dartitis|publisher=www.collinsdictionary.com|accessdate=6 April 2018}}</ref> The word was first used in the magazine ''Darts World'' by editor Robbie Dyson in 1981.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KhZzCgAAQBAJ&q=dartitis+1981&pg=PT133|title=Darts: Skills – Tactics – Techniques|last=Chaplin|first=Patrick|publisher=The Crowood Press|date=31 August 2015|isbn=978-1-78500-006-5|location=Marlborough, Wiltshire|access-date=24 January 2020}}</ref> |
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==Cases== |
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[[Mark Walsh (darts player)|Mark Walsh]] suffered from dartitis in 2007 but returned to form in 2008. |
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In 1986 five-times World Champion, [[Eric Bristow]] revealed he had the condition because he was having problems with the release of his darts.<ref name=de>{{cite web|title=Eric Bristow interview|url=http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,1123146,00.html|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Bristow managed to make a partial recovery from the condition, and even managed to regain the number one position in the [[Darts world rankings|world rankings]]. Former World Champion [[Mark Webster (darts player)|Mark Webster]] also had dartitis.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Darts Championship: Mensur Suljovic and Daryl Gurney in Monday action|url=https://news.sky.com/story/world-darts-championship-mensur-suljovic-and-daryl-gurney-in-monday-action-11175037|website=Sky News|accessdate=23 December 2017}}</ref> In the [[2017 Grand Slam of Darts]], [[Berry van Peer]] suffered from dartitis. This was visible in his matches against [[Simon Whitlock]], [[Gary Anderson (darts player)|Gary Anderson]] and [[Cameron Menzies]].<ref name="Metro"/> [[Nathan Aspinall]] has also recently confirmed he has dartitis too. |
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==Condition== |
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==Players affected== |
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Dartitis is believed to be a form of [[dystonia]],<ref name="Metro">{{cite news|url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/13/what-is-dartitis-affliction-explained-after-berry-van-peers-grand-slam-of-darts-trauma-7074642/|title=What is dartitis? Affliction explained after Berry van Peer's Grand Slam of Darts trauma|first=Phil|last=Haigh|newspaper=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|date=13 December 2019}}</ref> which is described by the UK [[NHS]] as: |
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{{refimprove section|date=October 2011}} |
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<blockquote>A medical term for a range of movement disorders that cause muscle spasms and contractions. The spasms and contractions may either be sustained or may come and go. Movements are often repetitive and cause unusual, awkward and sometimes painful postures. Tremor (shaking) can also be a characteristic of some types of dystonia. Dystonia is thought to be a neurological condition (caused by underlying problems with the brain and nervous system). However, in most cases, brain functions such as intelligence, memory and language remain unaffected.<ref name="Metro"/></blockquote> |
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The following players have all been reported as sufferers from dartitis: |
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*[[Eric Bristow]]<ref>[http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,1123146,00.html Interview with Eric Bristow]</ref> |
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*[[Albertino Essers]]{{citation needed|date=October 2011}} |
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*[[Mervyn King (darts player)|Mervyn King]]<ref>UK Open Darts, 2007 broadcast 9 June 2007, “interviewed by Dave Clarke”</ref> |
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*Mark Holden <ref>[http://www.planetdarts.tv/page/etohdetail/0,,10180~772258,00.html Mark Holden profile]</ref> |
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*[[Steve Alker]] <ref>[http://www.kong501.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=1001 Message board discussion about Steve Alker's dartitis]</ref> |
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*[[Mark Walsh (darts player)|Mark Walsh]]{{citation needed|date=October 2011}} |
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*[[Richie Burnett]]{{citation needed|date=October 2011}} |
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*[[Paul Hanvidge]]{{citation needed|date=October 2011}} |
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*[[Rod Harrington]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.darts501.com/Dartitis.htm Darts501.com - Dartitis] |
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*[http://www.darts501.com/Dartitisviews.htm Darts501.com - Dartitis Views] |
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Latest revision as of 22:07, 1 January 2025
Dartitis (/dɑːrˈtaɪtɪs/) is a condition which can affect darts players, and severely damage their performance. It can be compared to 'the yips', an expression used to describe apparent loss of fine motor skills without any explanation. The term is used in reference to players who struggle with some kind of psychological problem with their technique and/or release of their darts.
Etymology
[edit]Dartitis is a portmanteau of the sport's name and "-itis", a suffix that relates to a medical condition.[1] It is described by the Collins English Dictionary as "(in darts) nervous twitching or tension that destroys concentration and spoils performance".[2] The word was first used in the magazine Darts World by editor Robbie Dyson in 1981.[3]
Cases
[edit]In 1986 five-times World Champion, Eric Bristow revealed he had the condition because he was having problems with the release of his darts.[4] Bristow managed to make a partial recovery from the condition, and even managed to regain the number one position in the world rankings. Former World Champion Mark Webster also had dartitis.[5] In the 2017 Grand Slam of Darts, Berry van Peer suffered from dartitis. This was visible in his matches against Simon Whitlock, Gary Anderson and Cameron Menzies.[6] Nathan Aspinall has also recently confirmed he has dartitis too.
Condition
[edit]Dartitis is believed to be a form of dystonia,[6] which is described by the UK NHS as:
A medical term for a range of movement disorders that cause muscle spasms and contractions. The spasms and contractions may either be sustained or may come and go. Movements are often repetitive and cause unusual, awkward and sometimes painful postures. Tremor (shaking) can also be a characteristic of some types of dystonia. Dystonia is thought to be a neurological condition (caused by underlying problems with the brain and nervous system). However, in most cases, brain functions such as intelligence, memory and language remain unaffected.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "-itis". Collins English Dictionary. HarperCollins. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
- ^ "dartitis". www.collinsdictionary.com. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
- ^ Chaplin, Patrick (31 August 2015). Darts: Skills – Tactics – Techniques. Marlborough, Wiltshire: The Crowood Press. ISBN 978-1-78500-006-5. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Eric Bristow interview". The Guardian.
- ^ "World Darts Championship: Mensur Suljovic and Daryl Gurney in Monday action". Sky News. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ^ a b c Haigh, Phil (13 December 2019). "What is dartitis? Affliction explained after Berry van Peer's Grand Slam of Darts trauma". Metro.