Joe Cullen is drawing inspiration from Phil Taylor's throwing stance as he seeks to improve his game in 2026.
What is Joe Cullen's throwing stance?
Cullen stands straight on, unlike some players who push their stance further, and he feels more off balance with the alternative approach.
He mentioned Phil Taylor as one of the players who have successfully used this stance.
Why does Joe Cullen prefer his current stance?
Cullen prefers his current stance, citing balance issues with the alternative, and he is not tempted to force it into his throw, despite Chris Dobey's reported 5% improvement.
Joe Cullen has already reached a Players Championship final this season and is looking for his first title of 2026.
How does Joe Cullen line up his throw?
Cullen lines up his throw based on where the dart comes through, rather than his body position, and he does not use a fixed marker on the oche to guide him into position.
He explained that he stands to the left of the oche, but his arm is actually at the centre of the board, and when the dart comes up, it feels like he is in line with the middle of the board.
What comes next for Joe Cullen?
Joe Cullen will continue to work on his game, seeking to turn his solid floor form into a bigger stage run, and his explanation offered a reminder that even proven winners are working from feel as much as theory.
Cullen came within one dart of winning the 2022 Premier League final against Michael van Gerwen, and he remains inside the world's top 32, with Luke Humphries also mentioned as another player known for standing straight on.
Joe Cullen is still looking for his first title of 2026, and his current stance is based on his own feel and throw, rather than copying every technical trend on the oche.