Imagine stepping up to the board… and suddenly forgetting how to throw.
That’s dartitis — one of the most devastating conditions in professional darts.
It has ended careers, broken world champions, and created some of the most emotional moments the sport has ever seen.
🎯 In this video:
What dartitis actually is (psychological vs neurological)
Why it happens — and why elite players are most at risk
The science behind the condition (including focal dystonia)
The heartbreaking story of Eric Bristow
Berry van Peer crying on stage at the Grand Slam
Nathan Aspinall battling panic attacks mid-match
The recovery stories — and why some players never come back
From the “yips” in golf to pitching collapses in baseball, this condition exists across sports — but in darts, there’s nowhere to hide.
This is the full story of dartitis:
what it is, why it happens… and why it’s not going away.
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