World Number 13 Dave Chisnall is back from a recent Players’ Championship trip and a disappointing run of form. He’s lost a few pounds, but can he gain a few more in terms of ranking points? Read Chizzy’s latest kwiff diary exclusively here.
Dave Chisnall: Chizzy Keeps Grinding
It started so well, firing in 7 x 180s during the first game of this week’s Players’ Championship double header, but I lost my next game and then lost the first game of the second day as well. My head is still a bit puzzled how I can be so inconsistent, with the good darts on Tuesday followed by utter rubbish 24 hours later. I averaged 76 – you read that right, 76 – in defeat on Wednesday.
Dave Chisnall: Darting Downers
I lost 6-5 to Josh Richardson but my head was never in the right place for it. It’s really hard to describe but the darts were going in at all angles. Once a few darts go astray, you tend to lose you concentration and then the frustration kicks in. The darts were stacking – but not in a good way.
Still, I should have kept my composure but sometimes you start to get wound up needlessly. And by that stage then, you’ve already lost because you’re in your own head. I still haven’t completely got out of this bad patch of form – but not through a lack of trying.
Dave Chisnall: Personal Accountability
Darts is a bit like tennis or golf in the sense that all the onus is on you. There’s no team-mates to carry you and only you can change it. I can get advise and people tell me ‘it’ll come’ and all that stuff but in reality only I can sort my form out and get better.
Dave Chisnall: Beach Body
Another reason – and some may say I’m talking rubbish here lol – is that I’ve shifted a bit of weight the last few weeks. I’ve been eating healthier and that’s definitely included less booze. I’m not saying it’s an excuse, but you’re equilibrium just goes off a little when you’re at the oche. I remember Phil (Taylor) losing a shedload and really struggling with his balance when returning from shedding a few stone.
I’ve lost nowhere near that much, but I do feel better for it and hope to carry on with it. It will definitely continue the next few weeks with no darts – except a few exhibitions – until the end of April. There’s nothing on our schedule until more Players Championship action, and then I defend my Flanders Darts Trophy. I hope they don’t ask for it back, as it was broken in the case coming home 12 months ago!
Dave Chisnall: Summer Holidays
The kids are both off for the summer holidays now so it is nice to be home, and in my head it isn’t until September when we all get into a proper routine is back. When the kids are back to school, and the football’s back I tend to get into a proper rhythm with life. Is that just me, or is anyone else like that?
Take it easy, and I’ll check in next week!
Chiz x
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