7/15/2008 Dear Phoebe, In a local darts league in a doubles competition should players play with a member of their own team Signed, tiggy

Dear "tiggy",

I would say yes to your question as you know your teammate's game! Best of luck to you.

Keep 'em flying!

	3/27/2008 Dear Phoebe, What difference does the shape of the flight make? Signed, Rock

Dear "Rock",

If you are looking for a generalized answer, the shape of the flight has to do with the speed of the dart and the way it flies. If you are looking for specifics, I suggest you research aerodynamics.

Thanks for the message and keep 'em flying!

	1/26/2008 Dear Phoebe, First of all, I love to play darts. Is there a certin way to hold the dart for perfect flight, or does this depend on the dart weight, and style. I throw soft tip darts. Signed, dart father of two

Dear "dart father of two",

Grip is a personal issue!

I could not find any rules on limiting how far you can stand back from the line. The only rule that applies is that you can not step over the toe line. You must stand a minimum distance away, but are not required to stand at that distance.

I discussed this last evening with the SCDL scorekeeper and he was in agreement with me. However, there are precautions to be taken that you do not throw from so far back as to put others in harms way. To clarify: If you are standing back so far that someone may not realize you are getting ready to throw, they may step in front of you.

If there is a rule concerning this issue that someone else knows of, please send it in to Ask Phoebe. I'd like to know.

Thanks for your question and Keep "em Flying!!!

Enough said.