The throw line, also called the oche, cannot be stepped over at any time when you are throwing darts. Your feet should be facing towards the side of the room, rather than towards the throw line. If you are right-handed, your right foot will be forward, with your big toe just behind the throw line. Your left foot will be on the floor just behind your right foot.  If you're left-handed, your left foot will be forward and your right foot will be behind your left foot. Your dominant hand should be forward, loose next to your dominant foot. So if you are right-handed, your right hand will be forward. If you are left-handed, your left hand will be forward. It's okay if your back heel raises a bit off the floor in this stance. Do not lift your back foot up though. Make sure you are still putting weight on it. Avoid standing with your body facing the dartboard head on, as this is not a very stable stance. Facing to the side of the dartboard will help you develop a more accurate throw. Draw an imaginary line from the center of the dartboard to the floor. Make sure your front foot is pointing towards the imaginary line on the floor. This will help to keep your dart throws straight and accurate.  Keep your other foot turned to the side. Your body should remain turned slightly to the side, even though your front foot is angled forward. You can mark the spot on the floor with your shoe so you know where to line up your front foot every time you throw. Do not slouch over or roll your hips back. Keep your shoulders and hips stacked on top of each other. You want to keep your shoulders, hips, and legs straight at all times when you are throwing darts. Some dart players will lean their upper body slightly forward over the throw line to feel more comfortable in their stance and get closer to the board. You can do this as long as your legs or feet do not cross the throw line. However, leaning too far forward can compromise your stance and your throw.

Summary: Stand with your feet hip width apart behind the throw line. Face the dartboard sideways with your dominant foot forward. Turn your front foot towards the center of the dartboard. Maintain straight shoulders and hips.


Click File and then Select Open. Navigate to the file on your computer. If you are trying to resize a photo from Facebook or another online service, you will need to download it first. In newer versions of Paint, the Resize button is located in the Home tab. In older versions of Paint, click the Image menu, and then select Resize/Skew. You can resize by either percentage or by pixel size. If you keep the “Maintain aspect ratio” box checked, both boxes will be filled in automatically when you enter one value, to keep the proportions the same. This will change the image to the size that you specified. If you are unhappy with the changes, press Ctrl+Z to undo the changes. Once you are happy with the resize changes, click File and then select Save As. Rename the image so that you don’t overwrite the original. The file type you pick will affect the quality of the image after it is saved. PNG and JPG are the most popular for uploading to the internet and attaching to emails.

Summary: Open the file in Microsoft Paint. Click the Resize button. Choose your resize method. Click OK. Save the resized image. Select a file type.


If you catch a stain when it happens, you may be able to simply blot it out. This can help remove the stain before it becomes too much of a problem. While some ink will may stay in, blotting out the stain can help. Take a dry cloth and blot the stained area as best you can until it is dry. As you blot, move the cloth to a clean spot each time to avoid smearing the ink around. Before using any product on your clothes, you'll want to check the label inside your garment to make sure there aren't specific instructions for cleaning and to check the makeup of the fabric. Some fabric may contain polyester along with other types of fabric, so you'll want to make sure the different types of fabric can be treated in the same way as polyester if the makeup is mixed. You'll also want to make sure there aren't specific washing instructions. Some fabrics require hand washing while others require dry cleaning. Once you have blotted out the stain, choose a stain lifter. There are a variety of household products you can use to remove an ink stain from polyester.  Rubbing alcohol is a great stain lifter for polyester. Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol directly on the ink spot. Then, gently blot with a clean cloth until the ink comes out.  Borax can also be used to remove ink from polyester. Add water to make a light paste and then apply it directly to the stain. Let it set for about 30 minutes.  Strong soap can also be used to remove ink stains. A laundry detergent or dish soap would work well. Pour it directly on the ink stain and rub the fabric together with your fingers. You may have to use a bit of force. After using the stain lifter of your choice, rinse the garment in cold water. If there is still a bit of ink left, rub the fabric together with your fingers while rinsing. This can help remove what's left of the stain.
Summary: Blot the ink away. Check the care label. Choose a stain removal method. Rinse the stain under cold water.