Player interview - Stephen Tam

1. Your play-style

　Stance:

Right foot in front and leaning the body forward with weight distribution for about 8 to 2 ratio.

　Grip:

Grip with 3 fingers using right hand

　Throwing:

Pull the hand holding the darts back slightly, look along the line toward the target then throw the darts.

　Aiming:

Right eye

　What are the steps you do when you approach the throwline?

1. Step forward to the throwing line from behind
2. After stand steadily, pick up the darts
3. Throw out the darts when ready

2. Your practice focus point (stance, grip, throwing etc.)

Usually practice on being natural and the ability of being able to relax whenever needed to maintain the eye-hand coordination movement.

3.What will be your advice for C-flight, B-flight, A-flight player?

C-flight:
Practice eye-hand coordination and at the same time find the most suitable standing stance and grip.
B-flight:
. Play more practice game like Count up, Cricket Count up and Shout out because all of them are trainings against pressure.
A-flight:
When reached a level, all needed are just simply strengthening on the state of mind, increase the resistance against pressure in a match.

4.The key to win competitions and the way to overcome the feeling of tension

1. Have enough rest before the competition.
2. Arrive at the venue of the competition early, warm up your body and familiar yourself with the surrounding.
3. Maintain my concentration throughout the competition, stay relaxed and calm, and don’t think about other things. If you feel nervous, first take a deep breath and tell yourself to relax slightly and maintain confident to be as usual as in practice.

5. Do you have something to tell readers??

Proceed gradually, continuous practice and lay a solid foundation in your darts skill.