There are several major TV tournaments in the coming weeks and months. James Wade is looking forward to it and is putting the practice in as a result.
"Practice makes perfect, and while I’m not expecting darting perfection (well maybe not in every leg!), I am hoping the work I am putting in at home will start to yield real dividends in competition," he told the Daily Star.
This includes getting a new electronic board from Unicorn which he says has helped him enjoy his darting sessions again.
"I have been like a kid at Christmas this week because I took delivery of one of my sponsor Unicorn’s new electric boards which has kept me entertained and help me enjoy my sessions. It is brilliant. Most dart players are pretty good counters anyway (with exception of a couple - no names mentioned but I’m sure Wayne Mardle will highlight them when you are watching TV!)."
"However, the board really allows you to get into the flow of throwing without thinking too much about the score, as you would in a match, and is also great for when you are practising with someone else as you can keep up the pace of play."
All of this before heading to the World Series of Darts Finals which he has set an aim for.
"I am heading there shortly, with the event starting on Friday, and see it as a great opportunity to add to my TV majors."