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Darts guides and practice
Good habits, clear rules and a little game sense. Read something useful, then take it to the board.
Darts checkouts: 10 finishes to learn first
Learn ten useful darts checkouts, from 32 to 100. See which single or treble leaves a double, how to recover from a miss and what to practise first.
Darts bogey numbers: what to avoid leaving
Why can you finish 170 but not 169? Learn the seven three-dart bogey numbers, simple setup shots and how your last dart changes the next visit.
How to score darts: 7 mistakes to avoid
Keep an accurate darts score with worked examples of singles, doubles, busts and checkouts. Learn what to enter and when to correct a mistaken visit.
A 4-week darts practice plan for beginners
Build a repeatable darts routine with three 20-minute sessions a week. Practise grouping, scoring and doubles, then use a simple log to choose your next step.
Darts grouping drills for a more consistent throw
Separate grouping from accuracy with three simple darts drills. Keep a repeatable stance, record where misses land and change one thing at a time.
Should you aim for 20 or 19 in darts?
Compare 20 and 19 using your own darts results. Run equal practice blocks, count every miss and learn when a finish matters more than the highest score.
Around the Clock darts: 3 ways to practise
Use Around the Clock to practise the whole dartboard. Learn the standard sequence, track difficult sectors and try focused variations without mixing rules.
Cricket darts practice: 3 drills with a purpose
Three drills for closing Cricket targets, hitting bull and choosing when to score. Count marks correctly and take the results into your next game.
How to stay focused during a darts match
Build a simple pre-throw routine, reset after a missed double and practise match decisions. A practical guide to keeping your attention on the next dart.
How to run a darts night with friends
Plan a darts night for mixed abilities: choose a game, organise a four-player round robin and agree scoring, finishing and tie-break rules before you start.
Your first game of 501, without the guesswork
Learn how to keep score, avoid a bust and finish on a double. Everything you need for your first game of 501.
A 15-minute doubles routine you can repeat
Give your practice a clear focus. Work on the doubles you are likely to leave in a real leg.
Cricket: when to close and when to score
Learn when to close another target and when to score on one you already own.
What your three-dart average really tells you
Averages are useful, but only when you know what was counted. Separate practice scores from match results.
Set up your dartboard for a proper home game
Check the bull height, measure from the board face and give your throwing space a little thought.
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