Craig Jones is the founder of Throw For 180 and a passionate darts player and fan based in the UK. With years of experience and an in-depth knowledge of the professional PDC circuit, Craig created Throw For 180 to provide fellow players with honest, accurate, and genuinely useful darts content — from pro player setup guides and buying advice to tips, tutorials, and tournament news. When he's not writing about darts, he's usually at the oche practising what he preaches.
When people think of darts, they often picture perfect throwing technique, the right dart weight, or the best dartboard setup. While all of these are… Read More »The Mental Side of Darts: Mastering Focus and Mindset
When setting up darts at home, one of the most important details is getting the dartboard height correct. A board that’s hung too high or… Read More »Dartboard Height: Correct Height of a Dartboard UK
One of the most common questions new players ask is: “What dart weight should I use?” The truth is, there isn’t one single “best dart… Read More »Dart Weights Explained: What Dart Weight Should You Use?
When you’re starting out in darts, one of the first things you’ll hear is that how to hold a dart matters. And it’s true, your… Read More »How to Hold a Dart Correctly
If you’ve ever picked up a set of darts and thought, “this should be easy,” only to see them scatter around the board, you’re not… Read More »How to Throw a Dart with Proper Technique
Playing darts at home is great fun, until you miss the board and hear that dreaded thud of a dart hitting the wall. Here at… Read More »How to Protect Walls When Playing Darts
When it comes to darts, your throw often gets all the attention, the grip, release, follow-through, every aspect. But the truth is, none of those… Read More »How to Stand When Throwing Darts
The PDC World Grand Prix Darts event is one of the most unique and eagerly anticipated events on the darts calendar. In 2025, it returns… Read More »PDC World Grand Prix Darts 2025 Preview & Live Streaming
Starting your darts journey is an exciting step — but one question almost every beginner asks is: “How much should I spend on my first… Read More »How Much Should You Spend on Your First Darts Setup?
Darts may look like a simple game, but one of the most important choices you’ll make as a player is the dartboard you use. There… Read More »Different Types of Dartboard: A Complete Guide