World Champion Reveals Darts Secrets! Luke Humphries Gives Darts Advice With Winmau

Written by: Heather Cister

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In a new exclusive Youtube series with Winmau called "Your Darts Journey", Luke Humphries reveals some of his deepest darts secrets and world champion darts advice for the first time! We've summarized all of the episodes for you in this blog.

WORLD CHAMPION DARTS ADVICE

YOUR DARTS JOURNEY WITH LUKE HUMPHRIES

Right now, only four episodes of Your Darts Journey with Luke Humphries have been released covering world champion darts advice topics like the basics of your throw, practice games, audience energy, and so much more. Come back to this blog periodically to find the latest episode releases of world champion darts advice with Luke Humphries.


Watch all episodes of Your Darts Journey with Luke Humphries by clicking the button below, or keep reading to watch them right here in this article!

WORLD CHAMPION DARTS ADVICE: BASICS OF THE THROW

Discover the secrets to a winning darts throw in Episode 1! World Champion Luke Humphries and Mark Webster give world champion darts advice about the fundamentals of the perfect darts throw. Grip, form, and release all factor into the basics for any player, whether you're a beginner or a pro.

THE PROPER WAY TO GRIP A DART | DAX MUNNA

In addition to Luke Humphries's world champion darts advice, Dax Munna has his own tips on how to "properly" grip a dart by dissecting barrel choice, anatomy, and the various grip styles of pro players. Find out more by reading his article below.


3 ESSENTIAL STEPS OF AIMING | DAX MUNNA

There are three crucial steps to aiming a dart, according to Dax Munna: 1. Draw; 2. Sight; 3. Action. By mastering all three essential steps, you can make aiming your darts feel like second-hand nature with some practice! Check out Dax's blog to learn more about the mechanics of aiming.


4 KEYS OF PROPER DART FORM | DAX MUNNA

Having proper dart form is a difficult thing to achieve, especially if you're a beginner learning from the pros. Remember the acronym "D.O.L.E." the next time you practice your dart form and assess your Distribution, Off-hand, Lean, and Elbow. If you're confused, now's the perfect time to check out Dax Munna's blog where he explains everything about dart form in greater detail.


WORLD CHAMPION DARTS ADVICE: PRACTICE ROUTINES

Even the pros love practice routines too! One of the best world champion darts advice Luke Humphries shares in this series is his simple yet effective list of practice games that pros use to sharpen their focus and improve accuracy.

HOW TO APPROACH DART PRACTICE | DAX MUNNA

Darts practice is more than just minigames — it's a mindset, too. Learn what it means to commit to a dart practice routine by setting goals, scheduling practices, finding teammates, and more with Dax Munna's in-depth article about why we practice darts.


10 ROUNDS AT THE BULL | A-Z DARTS

Now that you know why darts practice is important, you're ready to dive into some actual practice games! Alongside the routines Luke Humphries recommended with his world champion darts advice, you may also enjoy playing 10 Rounds at the Bull if you're looking to improve your bullseye shots.


AROUND THE WORLD | A-Z DARTS

Build your darts 501 skills with Around the World, a fun little practice game that requires you to throw darts at your board from 1 to the bull. We wrote a blog on how to play the game with a singles variation and a doubles variation so you can practice it all!


GAME OF 9 | A-Z DARTS

Cricket players can enjoy practice games too with routines like the Game of 9. You'll need to throw 9 darts at one segment on the board, starting from 20 and working your way down to 15 and then the bull. Find out how to keep track of your Game of 9 points with the blog we wrote here.


WORLD CHAMPION DARTS ADVICE: PLAYER PERSONAS

Though it's not considered essential world champion darts advice, Luke Humphries explores the concept of player personas, how one's personality can be different on-stage versus off-stage, and how certain outlooks on the sport can shape your performance. He names Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright as two opposing personalities that change the vibe of the match in unique ways.

WORLD CHAMPION DARTS ADVICE: FAN EXPERIENCE

Mark Webster joins Luke Humphries once again to reminisce about the electric feel of darts events and the fan experience of the crowds. You never know what kind of energy the crowd will bring, from eye-catching costumes to the roars of cheers and boos when the pros walk on stage. Follow along as Luke Humphries gives world champion darts advice on how to navigate the pressure of the crowd at big events.

WORLD CHAMPION DARTS ADVICE: EQUIPMENT

If you've ever wondered what darts equipment a world champion uses, look no further. In this episode, Luke Humphries and Mark Webster break down their best barrels, grips, and dart weights that have proven their success in the pro world. While everyone should select a setup that suits their own unique throwstyle, Luke Humphries's world champion darts advice lays out a baseline for players to take inspiration from.

DART FLIGHTS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

From different shapes and sizes to brand specific designs, there's so much to learn about dart flights for beginners and pros alike. Find out which dart flight is best for you by reading our deep dive on everything you need to know about dart flights — just click the button below.


DART SHAFTS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Like dart flights, dart shafts can drastically affect your throw depending on the length, material, weight, and shape you choose. Read our blog on everything you need to know about dart shafts to find out the difference between all types.


DART POINTS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Soft tip and steel tip are two basic types of dart points, but did you know that points can get way more in depth than that? There's a whole world of dart points out there with different lengths, textures, materials, colors, shapes, and sizes. Learn all about dart points with our comprehensive guide by clicking the button below.


LUKE HUMPHRIES LEGACY

Luke “Cool Hand Luke” Humphries was crowned the World Champion back in 2024 after kicking off the new year with a sensational victory at the World Darts Championships.


Since then, he's made a memorable mark on the darts scene with additional victories at the 2024 World Cup of Darts, 2024 World Matchplay, and the 2024 Players Championship Finals against fellow pro players Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler. He also made his debut appearance at the 2024 Premier League Darts where Humphries lost a fierce battle against competitor Luke Littler, but redeemed himself during this year's Premier League by winning the opening night match.


While Luke wasn't able to defend his World Champion title this year, his impact on the world of darts remains strong as he imparts valuable world champion darts advice in Your Darts Journey.


Fans of Cool Hand Luke can purchase his signature pro darts on our website today by clicking the link below!


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FINAL THOUGHTS

We hope you enjoyed watching all episodes of Your Darts Journey with Luke Humphries and Winmau and walked away with some new world darts champion advice. Try some of Luke's tips out the next time you play darts and you may find yourself taking on a whole new perspective on the game.


Don't forget to check back with this blog periodically to find the latest episodes of Your Darts Journey!

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