From the oche

6 articles

Bullseye points in darts featured image with centre bull dart
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 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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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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