ROB CROSS has attributed his return to clinical form to his practice regime, after kick-starting his Unibet Premier League season with four straight wins.
The World Champion had opened his debut Premier League campaign with back-to-back losses in February before finding his feet as he earned match practice.
However, he has regained the killer finishing which helped him to Alexandra Palace glory in recent weeks, with wins over Raymond van Barneveld, Michael Smith and Mensur Suljovic seeing him finished 7/10, 7/12 and 7/9 attempts at a double.
Cross believes that form has come in part as a result of his hard work in practice focusing on setting up a checkout.
"Everyone can score, everyone can hit 180s but it's the crucial doubles that can cost you," said Cross.
"I play a lot of 201 in practice - that set-up and finish, you want to be doing it in six darts and that's what you need to be doing, have a good tidy end to your leg."
Cross plays Gerwyn Price as the Premier League visits Glasgow on Thursday night, and is aiming to extend his winning run to five straight matches.
"I've been working hard recently and I'm feeling good," said Cross. "My doubles went great last week but my scoring wasn't as relentless so it's not all come out yet but it was an improvement.
"I feel great at the minute and I'm a lot more comfortable in the Premier League now. As long as I'm focused and I know I'm playing well, I'll get the results."
A small number of tickets are still available for Thursday's Unibet Premier League at The SSE Hydro, and can be purchased through www.thessehydro.com and 0844 395 4000.
The Unibet Premier League will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from 7pm on Thursday nights and shown worldwide through the PDC's international broadcast partners.
In addition, the Unibet Premier League will feature radio commentary throughout the season on talkSPORT and talkSPORT2. For further details of coverage, please visit www.talksport.co.uk.
Unibet Premier League
Night Seven - March 22
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Daryl Gurney v Mensur Suljovic
Michael van Gerwen v Michael Smith
Gary Anderson v Simon Whitlock
Peter Wright v Raymond van Barneveld
Rob Cross v Gerwyn Price
Tickets via www.thessehydro.com and 0844 395 4000