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Where is the best place to buy a cheap dartboard?
Beginner Guide 9 min read
Where is the best place to buy a cheap dartboard?
The best place to buy a cheap dartboard is a retailer that sells proper bristle boards, clear specs and useful starter accessories without pushing toy boards.
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The Ideal Backdrop for Your Dart Board: Materials, Benefits, Tips Darts Connect
Beginner Guide 9 min read
What is best to put behind a dartboard?
The best thing to put behind a dartboard is a proper surround, cabinet or backboard. Here is how to protect your wall, reduce noise and set up a better home...
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How many points is a bullseye in darts?
Beginner Guide 6 min read
How many points is a bullseye in darts?
The inner bullseye is worth 50 points in darts, while the outer bull is worth 25. Here is how bull scoring, finishing and soft-tip rules work.
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Infographic showing the official dartboard setup, including bullseye height, throwing distance and diagonal oche measurement.
Beginner Guide 7 min read
How far and high is a dartboard?
A dartboard should be 5ft 8in high to the bullseye, with the oche 7ft 9.25in from the face of the board.
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How darts players add up scores quickly featured image with score panel and darts
Beginner Guide 8 min read
How do darts players add up scores so quickly?
Darts players add up scores quickly by recognising patterns, memorising common visits and learning checkout routes rather than doing fresh maths every throw.
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How many numbers are on a dartboard featured image with outer number ring
Beginner Guide 7 min read
How many numbers are on a dartboard?
A standard dartboard has 20 numbered segments from 1 to 20, plus the outer bull and inner bullseye. Here is how the board is laid out and scored.
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Why do they start on 501 in darts and not 500? Darts Connect
Beginner Guide 8 min read
Why do darts start on 501 and not 500?
Darts starts on 501 because the odd number works well with double-out finishing, creates better checkout routes and adds tactical pressure to every leg.
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What is 3 bullseyes in darts called?
Beginner Guide 7 min read
What is 3 bullseyes in darts called?
Three inner bullseyes in darts is usually called a hat-trick. Here is what it scores, why it is impressive, and how it compares with a 180.
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Can you win 301 in 6 darts using 180 then T20 T11 D14
Beginner Guide 8 min read
Can you win 301 in 6 darts?
Yes, you can win 301 in 6 darts. Here is the correct route, why the final dart must be a double, and how to practise a perfect 301 leg.
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Infographic explaining what happens if a dart hits another dart, including deflections, bounce-outs, knocked-out darts and Robin Hood shots.
Beginner Guide 8 min read
What happens if a dart hits another dart?
If a dart hits another dart, the score depends on where it finishes. Here are the rules for deflections, bounce-outs, knocked-out darts and darts hanging from another dart.
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