wings in the back of everything else. any good darts player will hold the barrel area of the dart when they throw. you need to use a minimum of three fingers when you do this. however, a lot of professional players tend to use 4 or 5 fingers because it gives them additional control over their dart. the only downside is that it is harder to release the dart when you have more fingers holding it. since everyone is different, you should experiment and see how many fingers works best for you. as for the grip, keep it firm without putting too much pressure on your finger muscles. 