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Written Report in Sports

Darts

Submitted by: Reign Francheska M. Mendoza

Submitted to: Mr. Carlson Jay Manaloto

April 2017
DARTS

Darts is a form of throwing sport in which small missiles are thrown at a circular dartboard fixed
to a wall. Though various boards and rules have been used in the past, the term "darts" usually
now refers to a standardized game involving a specific board design and set of rules. As well as
being a professional competitive sport, darts is a traditional pub game, commonly played in
Britain and Ireland, across the Commonwealth, the Netherlands, Germany, the Scandinavian
countries, the United States, and elsewhere.

HISTORY

The dartboard may have its origins in the cross-section of a tree. An old name for a dartboard is
"butt"; the word comes from the French word but, meaning "target". In particular, the Yorkshire
and Manchester Log End boards differ from the standard board in that they have no treble, only
double and bulls eye, the Manchester board being of a smaller diameter, with a playing area of
only 25 cm across with double and bull areas measuring just 4 mm. The London Fives board is
another variation. This has only 12 equal segments numbered 20, 5, 15, 10, 20, 5, 15, 10, 20, 5,
15, 10 with the doubles and triples being a quarter of an inch wide.

There is a speculation that the game originated among soldiers throwing short arrows at the
bottom of a cask or at the bottom of trunks of trees. As the wood dried, cracks would develop,
creating "sections". Soon, regional standards emerged and many woodworkers supplemented bar
tabs by fabricating dart boards for the local pubs.

It is generally said that the standard numbering plan with a 20 on top was created in 1896 by
Lancashire carpenter Brian Gamlin,[7] though this is disputed. However, a great many other
configurations have been used throughout the years and in different geographical locations.
Gamlin's layout was devised to penalize inaccuracy. Although this applies to most of the board,
the left-hand side (near the 14 section) is preferred by beginners, for its concentration of larger
numbers. Mathematically, removing the rotational symmetry by placing the "20" at the top, there
are 19!, or 121,645,100,408,832,000 possible dartboards. Many different layouts would penalize
a player more than the current setup; however, the current setup actually does the job rather
efficiently. There have been several mathematical papers published that consider the "optimal"
dartboard.
DARTS EQUIPMENT

Dartboard

The bristle dartboard is the most common type found, composed of sisal fibres or boar bristles
and cork, although some low quality boards can be made from paper. The regulation for all
boards is that they have to be 18in (45.72cm) in diameter and have to be divided into twenty
sections. These sections are divided using a thin metal wire, with the same material typically
used to mark the numbers of the scoring sections, although sometimes the numbers are printed
directly onto the board.

The standardised rules for darts indicate that the dartboard should be hung so that the bullseye is
5ft 8in (1.73m) from the floor, which is eye level for a six-foot man. The line behind which
players must stand (the oche) is 7 feet 9.25 inches (2.37m) from the face of the board, but this
will be changed to 8ft (2.44m) or 8ft 6in (2.59m) in some British pubs. These measurements are
set for professional games or competitions, and many casual games will use different
measurements due to rounding up of a distance or just human error.

The wires and staples fixed all across the dartboard are referred to as spiders. The dart cannot
penetrate the spiders, so if it hits these it will bounce off the board (meaning no points are scored
with that dart). Manufacturers have produced retractable tips on some darts to solve this problem
(see below). Dartboard makers are also trying to deal with this issue by making the spiders
thinner and imbedding them inside the board. They will still be visible, but the chances of the
dart hitting them is greatly reduced.
Electronic dartboards

Electronic dartboards have become increasingly popular in recent years. With these boards, a
sensor detects where the dart has hit and automatically tallies the scores. Originally only soft
tipped darts could be used with electronic dartboards. However, technology has advanced so that
bristle and electronic boards have been combined, meaning that steel tipped darts can be used but
the board will still use a sensor to total the score.

In professional competitions, the level of accuracy needed is high, and therefore this type of
combination dartboard is widely used. They still provide the traditional style of darts, but with a
much greater precision for scoring.

Darts

Darts are made up of 4 main components. Varying these contributes to the performance of the
dart, and adjusts the handling and throwing skills of the player.
The point

The point of the dart is either a fixed or movable part, and can be steel or soft tipped. Fixed
points are more popular, but they increase the chances of a bounce-out (when the dart hits a wire
or staple and bounces out of the board). To prevent this from happening, manufacturers have
produced a retractable or movable tip, which retracts slightly back when the dart hits a wire or
staple. The back end of the dart provides enough momentum for the dart to enter the dartboard.

Soft tipped darts do not have a sharp tip like the steel darts, but instead are usually made from a
flexible material like plastic. Most bristle boards will take these types of darts, but they are
especially designed for electronic dartboards.

The shaft

The shaft is the main body of the dart which you hold when throwing. It is usually made out of
plastic, aluminium or a combination of both of these. Plastic is the cheapest option and
recommended for beginners, as it does not damage if hit in tight groups. However, they do have
a tendency to break or crack when they impact the board, which is why they are priced so
cheaply (about 1 each). Aluminium shafts can be bent back into shape if they are damaged, and
are more durable than plastic options. This means that they are slightly more expensive, at
around 2-3 each. With composite shafts, the tops are made from aluminium while the base is
plastic, costing roughly 1-2 each.

Spinning shafts are also available. These spin when the dart is thrown to prevent it from being
damaged during tight grouping. These are slightly more expensive ranging from 1-5.

The grip

The grip is seen as the most important component of the dart, with grooved grips providing the
best push when throwing the dart. The job of the grip is to give the player a better hold on the
shaft, which in turn gives them better control over the dart. Each player will have their own
preference as to which grip they think works best for them, and this will influence how they hold
and throw the dart.

The flight

The flight is the term used to describe the fin-like attachments which are positioned at the back
end of the shaft. Initially, feathers were used as the traditional flight, but now synthetic materials
like nylon and polyester have replaced these. The flight gives the darts path drag so that it has
better stability when moving towards the dartboard. The flights performance will depend on
how the player throws the dart (lob or straight). Like the weight of the dart, you need to practice
with different flights to see which one suits your throw. It is best to buy just one set at first and
build up your collection as you become more experienced.

Materials

Darts can be composed of many different materials; each affects its performance within the
game.

Wood This is the traditional material for darts, with turkey feathers used for the flight. The
lightweight wood darts weigh about 12 grams, and some pubs still use them.

Brass This is the lightest material used. The alloy is made up of copper and zinc, which are
both very malleable materials, meaning that they are easy to shape. These darts are easy to
thrown and are therefore popular with beginners. Their affordability, each darts costs about 2-
8, also makes them popular with amateur players and in pubs.

Nickel-silver These darts actually consist of a metal alloy of nickel, zinc and copper. They are
reasonably tough, and are consequently popular with players who have some skill and have been
playing for a while but are still at an amateur level. These darts can get slightly more bulky as
their weight increases, also making them suitable for more intermediate players. They are
slightly more expensive than brass darts, costing around 5-15.

Tungsten These darts are slightly denser, making the dart heavier whilst keeping it slim and
compact. It is also a tough material, meaning it can withstand a great deal of use whilst wearing
less over time. This makes them popular with more experienced and professional players. Nickel
is sometimes added to the tungsten in varying amounts to make the dart cheaper. Those darts
with approximately 50% tungsten are around 10, those with 80% tungsten are around 15-20,
whereas those with 90% will not be sold for less than 25.

Selecting the darts for you

If you wish to play darts to a high standard then the weight of the dart you use is a big
consideration. The best way to find the right one is to pick out a dart at random in a darts shop
and play a few rounds with it. Most darts shops have a board especially set up for this. Throw it
at any score which is approximately eye level, for example the bullseye, triple-11 or triple-6. If
the dart is landing a few inches below where you are aiming on each throw then it is likely that
the dart is too heavy for you. Likewise, if they are landing a few inches higher than you are
aiming then the darts are probably too light. Play around with different weighted darts until you
find the one that is most suitable.

If, when you throw the darts, they are hitting the board a couple of inches either to the left or
right to where you are aiming then try a different shaped flight. The larger the flight the more
drag there is on the dart, so adjust it according to how much you find the dart is flying at an
angle. Most beginners will start with a standard shaped flight, but as players progress they will
usually change to slim or speed flights as they provide greater speed and take up less room.
DARTS

Initially the missiles were simply cut down arrows or crossbow bolts. The first purpose made
darts were manufactured in one piece from wood; wrapped with a strip of lead for weight and
fitted with flights made from split turkey feathers. These darts were mainly imported from
France and became known as French darts. Metal barrels were patented in 1906 but wood
continued to be used into the 1950s. The first metal barrels were made from brass which was
relatively cheap and easy to work. The wooden shafts, which were now threaded to fit the tapped
barrel, were either fletched as before or designed to take a paper flight. This type of dart
continued to be used into the 1970s. When the advantages of using plastic were realized, the
shaft and flight became separate entities, although one piece moulded plastic shaft and flights
were also available.

Modern darts have four parts: The points, the barrels, the shafts and the flights. The steel points
come in 2 common lengths, 32mm and 41mm and are sometimes knurled or coated to improve
grip. Others are designed to retract slightly on impact to lessen the chance of bouncing out.

The barrels come in a variety of weights and are usually constructed from brass, silver-nickel, or
a tungsten alloy. Brass is cheap but light and therefore brass barrels tend to be very bulky.
Tungsten on the other hand, is twice as dense as brass thus a barrel of an equivalent weight could
be thirty percent smaller in diameter. Tungsten is very brittle however and so an alloy of between
80 and 95 per cent tungsten is used. The remainder is usually nickel, iron, or copper. Silver-
nickel darts offer a compromise between density and cost.

Barrels come in 3 basic shapes: Cylindrical, torpedo, or ton. Cylindrical barrels are the same
diameter along their entire length and so tend to be long and thin. Their slenderness makes them
better for grouping but because they are long, the centre of gravity is further back. Ton shaped
barrels are thin at either end but bulge in the middle. This makes them fatter than a cylindrical
barrel of equivalent weight but the centre of gravity is further forward and so theoretically easier
to throw. Torpedo shaped barrels are widest at the point end and taper towards the rear. This
keeps the weight as far forward as possible but like the ton, gives it a larger diameter than the
cylinder.
The shafts are manufactured in various lengths and some are designed to be cut to length. Shafts
are generally made from plastics, nylon polymers, or metals such as aluminum and titanium; and
can be rigid or flexible. Longer shafts provide greater stability and allow a reduction in flight
size which in turn can lead to closer grouping; but they also shift the weight towards the rear
causing the dart to tilt backwards during flight, requiring a harder, faster throw. A longer shaft
will however make the dart less responsive and increase the chance of "wobbling".

The primary purpose of the flight is to produce drag and thus prevent the rear of the dart
overtaking the point. It also has an effect on stability by reducing wobble. Modern flights are
generally made from plastic, nylon, or foil and are available in a range of shapes and sizes. The
three most common shapes in order of size are the standard, the kite, and the smaller pear shape.
The less surface area, the less stability but larger flights hamper close grouping. Some
manufactures have sought to solve this by making a flight long and thin but this in turn creates
other problems such as changing the dart's centre of gravity. Generally speaking a heavier dart
will require a larger flight.

The choice of barrel, shaft, and flight will depend a great deal on the individual player's throwing
style. For competitive purposes a dart cannot weigh more than 50g including the shaft and flight
and cannot exceed a total length of 300mm.

PLAYING DIMENSIONS

The WDF uses the following standards for play:

Height - The dart board is hung so that the centre of the bulls eye is 5 ft 8in (1.73 m) from the
floor. This is considered eye-level for a six-foot man.

Distance - The oche should be 7 ft 9in (2.37 m) from the face of the board. Note that this is the
face of the board, and should not include the distance to the wall (if the board protrudes from the
wall)
SCORING

The standard dartboard is divided into 20 numbered sections, scoring from 1 to 20 points, by
wires running from the small central circle to the outer circular wire. Circular wires within the
outer wire subdivide each section into single, double and triple areas. The dartboard featured on
the "Indoor League" television show of the 1970s did not feature a triple section, and according
to host Fred Trueman during the first episode, this is the traditional Yorkshire board.

Various games can be played (and still are played informally) using the standard dartboard.
However, in the official game, any dart landing inside the outer wire scores as follows:

Hitting one of the large portions of each of the numbered sections, traditionally alternately
coloured black and white, scores the points value of that section.

Hitting the thin inner portions of these sections, roughly halfway between the outer wire and the
central circle coloured red or green, scores triple the points value of that section.

Hitting the thin outer portions of these sections, again coloured red or green, scores double the
points value of that section. The double-20 is often referred to as double-top, reflecting the 20's
position on the dartboard.

The central circle is divided into a green outer ring worth 25 points (known as "outer", "outer
bull", or "iris") and a red or black inner circle (usually known as "bull", "inner bull" or "double
bull"), worth 50 points. The term "bullseye" can mean either the whole central part of the board
or just the inner red/black section. The term "bull's ring" usually means just the green outer ring.
The inner bull counts as a double when doubling in or out.

Hitting outside the outer wire scores nothing.

Any dart that does not remain in the board until it is collected by the player (for example, a dart
that hits a wire and bounces out of the board or drops out with the impact of a later throw) also
scores nothing; exception should be noted if play is on any electronic board: darts falling out are
counted.

A dart only scores if its point is embedded in or is touching the playing surface. A dart that hits
the board side on or at an angle but does not fall off because it is held in place by two other darts,
for example, will score either equal to where its point touches or not at all.
The highest score possible with three darts is 180, commonly known as a "ton 80" (100 points is
called a ton), obtained when all three darts land in the triple 20. In the televised game, the referee
frequently announces a score of 180 in exuberant style. A "quad" ring appeared briefly between
the triple ring and the bull in the 1990s, leading to a potential 240 maximum (three quad-20s), a
210 maximum checkout (Q20-Q20-Bull) and seven dart finishes from a 501 start (five quad-20s,
triple-17, bullseye), but was swiftly dropped from professional tournament play after only two
years. One make of this board was the Harrows Quadro 240.

SKILL LEVEL AND AIMING

Assuming standard scoring, the optimal area to aim for on the dart board in order to maximize
the player's score varies significantly based on the players skill. The skilled player should aim for
the centre of the T20 and as the player's skill reduces their aim moves slightly up and to the left
of the T20. At = 16.4 mm the best place to aim jumps to the T19. As the player's skill decreases
further, the best place to aim curls into the centre of the board, stopping a bit lower than and to
the left of the bullseye at = 100.

Where may refer to the standard deviation for a specific population: List of darts players.

There are two types of darts rules which concern all darts players:

The General Playing Rules as played on the clock dartboard and

The Tournament and Championships Playing Rules which concern all league,
tournament and championship dart players.

Darts General Playing Rules

1. The dartboard shall be setup or fastened so that the center of the bullseye is exactly 5 Ft 8
Inches or 1.73 meters high.
 2. The minimum throwing distance shall be 7 Ft 9 Inches or 2.37 meters from the face of
the board, when measured horizontally.

3. The toe-line or throwing line shall be clearly marked and be at least 18 inches or 45.72
centimeters long.

4. Order of starting shall be determined by throwing closest to the bullseye with one dart.
The winner shall throw first in the first leg, and in odd alternate legs. The loser shall
throw first in the second leg and if applicable in alternate even legs thereafter.

5. Any darts may be used.

6. A throw consists of three darts except where a game is finished in less.

7. Darts cannot be re-thrown, and only darts sticking in the board count to your score.

8. On request, a player may be told what number he has scored, or what number he requires
for the game by the score announcer, but not how to get it.

9. If the number required for game is exceeded in the course of a throw, the throw ceases,
and no account is taken of the score obtained during that throw.

10. The inner bull (50) counts double of the outer bull(25).

Games

There are many games that can be played on a dartboard, but darts generally refers to a game
whereby the player throws three darts per visit to the board with the goal of reducing a fixed
score, commonly 501 or 301, to zero ("checking out"), with the final dart landing in either the
bullseye or a double segment. A game of darts is generally contested between two players, who
take turns. Each turn consists of throwing three darts. When two teams play, the starting score is
sometimes increased to '701' or even '1001'; the rules remain the same.
A throw that reduces a player's score below zero, to exactly one, or to zero but not ending with a
double is known as "going bust", with the player's score being reset to the value prior to starting
the turn, and the remainder of the turn being forfeited.

In some variants (called a "northern bust" in London) only the dart that causes the bust is not
counted. That is felt by some to be a purer version of the game, as under the normal rules, as
explained above, a player left with a difficult finish, e.g. 5 and one dart remaining will often
deliberately "bust" it in order to get back to the easier finish that they had at the start of their go.
For example, a player with 20 at the start of their go could miss the double 10 and get a single,
miss the double 5 and get a single, leaving them 5 and only one dart remaining. Their best option
is to deliberately bust it to get back onto double 10. Under the "northern bust" they would remain
on 5.

A darts match is played over a fixed number of games, known as legs. A match may be divided
into sets, with each set being contested as over a fixed number of legs.

Although playing straight down from 501 is standard in darts, sometimes a double must be hit to
begin scoring, known as "doubling in", with all darts thrown before hitting a double not being
counted. The PDC's World Grand Prix uses this format.

The minimum number of thrown darts required to complete a leg of 501 is nine. The most
common nine dart finish consists of two 180 maximums followed by a 141 checkout (T20-T19-
D12), but there are many other possible ways of achieving the feat. Three 167s (T20-T19-Bull) is
considered a pure or perfect nine dart finish by some players.

Other games and variants

There are a number of regional variations on the standard rules and scoring systems.
Round the Clock

"Round the clock" is a variation that involves hitting the numbers in sequence, known as "around
the world" in Australia and New Zealand. "Jumpers" is a somewhat swifter and more exciting
variation of Round the Clock believed to have originated amongst the British ex-pat community
in Asia.

20 to 1

20 to 1 is a Dutch variation of the around the world darts game that differs a lot because of all
kinds of extra rules. This game uses the standard 20 number dartboard with the triple and double
rings. In Dutch it's called "Van 20 naar 1". 20 to 1 is typically played between 2, 3, 4 or 5
players, or 2 teams of max 5 players. The goal of 20 to 1 is to be the first player or team to throw
all numbers in consecutive order from 20 to 1 and win the game with outer or inner bullseye.

Around the world

"Around the world" is a game whereby each player must hit consecutive numbers on the board in
order to proceed to the next round. In a one on one battle the winner is the person to reach the
last number or bullseye. In a team competition the winner is the first team to reach the last
number or bullseye after the round is complete or each member of each team has thrown that
specific round.

American darts

Main article: American Darts

American Darts is a regional USA variant of the game (most U.S. dart players play the traditional
games described above). This style of dart board is most often found in eastern Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and parts of New York state.
Archery darts

This is played in exactly the same way as a regular game of darts, but using recurve or
compound bows to shoot full length arrows from a distance to hit a 60 cm or 90 cm paper target
face that looks like a dartboard. These are commercially produced, but usually only in black &
white.

Audio darts

A variant of traditional darts played using a blindfold. Often played by people with visual
disabilities. Typically a talking electronic dartboard is used to speak the numbers hit, keep score
and announce who is throwing next.

Cricket

Main article: Cricket (darts)

Cricket is a widely played darts game involving a race to control and score on numbers between
20 and 15 and the bullseye, by hitting each of these targets for three marks to open or own it for
scoring. A hit on the target counts as one mark, while hits in the doubles ring of the target count
as two marks in one throw, and on the triples ring as three. Once opened in this manner, until the
opponent closes that number with three marks on it of their own, each additional hit by the
owner/opener scores points equal to the number of the target (which may also be doubled and
tripled, e.g. a triple-20 is worth 60 points). The outer bullseye counts as 25 points, and the inner
as 50.

Dartball

Main article: Dartball

Dartball is a darts game based on the sport of baseball. It is played on a diamond shaped board
and has similar scoring to baseball.

Dart golf

Main article: Dart golf

Dart golf is a darts game based on the sport of golf and is regulated by the World Dolf Federation
(WDFF). It is played on both special golf dartboards and traditional dartboards. Scoring is
similar to golf.

Fives

This is a regional variant still played in some parts of the East End of London. The board has
fewer, larger segments, all numbered either 5, 10, 15 or 20. Players play down from 505 rather
than 501, and stand the farthest (9 ft or 2.7 m) away from the board of any mainstream variation.

Halve it

Main article: Halve it

Halve it is a darts game popular in the United Kingdom and parts of North America where
competitors try to hit previously agreed targets on a standard dart board. Failure to do so within a
single throw (3 darts) results in the player losing half their accumulated score. Any number of
players can take part and the game can vary in length depending on the number of targets
selected. The game can be tailored to the skill level of the players by selecting easy or difficult
targets.

Killer

"Killer" is a 'knock-out' game for two or more players (at its best at 46 players). Initially each
player throws a dart at the board with their non-dominant hand to obtain their 'number'. No two
players can have the same number. Once everyone has a number, each player takes it in turn to
get their number five times with their three darts (doubles count twice, and triples three times).
Once a person has reached 5, they become a 'killer'. This means they can aim for other peoples
numbers, taking a point off for each time they hit (doubles x2, triples x3). If a person gets to zero
they are out. A killer can aim for anyone's numbers, even another killer's. You cannot get more
than 5 points. The winner is 'the last man standing'.

Lawn darts

Main article: Lawn darts

Lawn darts (also called Jarts or yard darts) is a lawn game based on darts. The game play and
objective are similar to both horseshoes and darts. The darts are similar to the ancient Roman
plumbata.

Shanghai

Shanghai is a darts game of accuracy. Hitting doubles and triples is paramount to victory. This
game is played with at least two players. The standard version is played in 7 rounds. In round
one players throw their darts aiming for the 1 section, round 2, the 2 section and so on until
round 7. Standard scoring is used, and doubles and triples are counted. Only hits on the wedge
for that round are counted. The winner is the person who has the most points at the end of seven
rounds (17); or you can score a Shanghai and win instantly. To score a Shanghai you have to hit
a triple, a double and single (in any order) of the number that is in play.

Shanghai can also be played for 20 rounds to use all numbers. A Fairer Start for Shanghai: To
prevent players from becoming too practiced at shooting for the 1, the number sequence can
begin at the number of the dart that lost the throw for the bullseye to determine the starting
thrower. For example; Thrower A shoots for the bullseye and hits the 17. Thrower B shoots for
the bullseye and hits it. Thrower B then begins the game, starting on the number 17, then 18, 19,
20, 1, 2, 3, etc. through 16 (if no player hits Shanghai).

Seventeen Skunk
A reverse form of unscored Cricket, beginning with the bullseye. Once any player has cleared the
17, any players who have not cleared bullseye are eliminated.

Darf

Objective is to have the lowest score at the end of the game. Six rounds of darts, the first five are
scored at their value (missing the board is 30 points), while the sixth round is one dart that
subtracts from the current total.
Top 10 Health Benefits of Darts
Believe it or not, the game of darts is actually a professional competitive sport, but youre more
likely to see it played in your local pub or bar. Its a challenging game that requires a high level
of skill, accuracy and a steady hand. And though you might not know it, the health benefits of
playing the game are great.

Samir Becic, 4 times Number 1 Fitness Trainer in the world and Health Fitness Revolutions
Top 10 Health Benefits of Darts:

Relieves stress: Simply by getting your mind off of work, you can immediately begin to
relax and get a mental and physical breather. As a leisure activity, darts are a
positive diversion that allow you to mentally take a break from being on the job,
whether at work or at home!

Builds teamwork: Throwing darts can teach you to interact with others and grow
together as a team. The fun competition between partners and teams would be a
great training tool for co-workers and peers to learn team-building skills on a social and
more personal level.

Improves hand/eye coordination: Playing darts can improve your hand-eye

coordination due to the high amount of accuracy and precision involved.

Improves social skills: Playing darts is not just for people who want to be competitive, it
is also an event you can do just for fun with friends! Joining a local dart league can
expand your social and professional network, and if you are new to town, it is a great way
to meet new people!

Improves concentration: Focus is key when its your turn to aim for the bullseye. A
careless throw could be costly, so concentration skills are greatly improved when darts
become a hobby.

Enforces strategic thinking: Playing darts also involves a lot of strategic planning
because each throw is a tactical move. Better strategic thinking can translate to everyday
logical planning.
 Builds confidence: Winning in darts is no easy task, and with more practice and
increased success, it can boost your confidence and build greater self-esteem.

Utilizes nonverbal skills: When playing on a competitive team, you will at times need to
communicate with your teammates using either hand gestures or by reading their body
language so that you can learn what your next move should be. You can also learn from
the professionals how to play it by watching how they throw each dart and learning from
their body language and skills.

Promotes relaxation: As a stress reducer, darts can help you relax in the middle of a
busy day. A quick game against a friend or a solo practice session during a break at work
can do wonders for your mental clarity.

Instills a sense of self-control: Throwing darts and focusing on the board can improve
proprioception, or a knowledge of your own bodys position, which heightens your
awareness of your movements. Learning to control your movements can also help with
disciplining yourself and gaining a control over your body when balance and
coordination are required.