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Topics: Darts, Luke Littler
Luke Davies
The simple reason why darts players tend to look left when playing matches has finally been revealed.
Over the Christmas holidays, you have have been watching the World Darts Championship unfold.
Whether you are a Luke Littler fan, a Luke Humphries die-hard or simply just enjoy the entertainment and atmosphere, the sport has no doubt gained yet more fans over the festive period.
On Sunday evening, veteran player Peter Wright defeated the 2024 world champion Humphries to progress to the quarter-finals, which will be played on New Year’s Day.
Wright took advantage of having the support of the crowd gathered inside Alexandra Palace, meaning his quest for a third world title continues.
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However, arguably the biggest star of the tournament is 17-year-old Littler, who lost to Humphries in the 2024 final when the Warrington-born sensation was still just 16.
This time around, he is already through to the fourth round and is most people's favourite heading into the business end of the tournament.
The sport will no doubt continue to gain fans from all around the world, but something viewers have spotted in recent weeks is a particular trait that most players seem to do while competing.
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Whenever matches are aired on television, players tend to look to their left when they react to their performances, whether that be when they celebrate or show frustration at their efforts.
Well, YouTuber Matthew Edgar has finally revealed the reason why the players gaze towards their left-hand side.
He explained how the VIP section of the crowd is on the left side of the oche, with players’ loved ones usually gathered in the area.
As a result, competitors will regularly look to their family and friends for a reaction or show of support during matches.
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Edgar also revealed that another reason is the placement of the cameras.
“We always look left in terms of one, because of the cameras and because of the family and friends section we already spoke about,” he said.
“And two, is we always move right because we need to make sure we are not blocking the camera shots. And if you are exiting the wrong way, it is something the referees can call you up on and remind you that you have to be exiting to the right. So if you do go the wrong way, the refs will call you up on it.”