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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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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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What is the most 180s in a darts match ever?
Darts Records 7 min read
What is the most 180s in a darts match ever?
The most 180s in a PDC World Championship match is widely recorded as 42 combined maximums, hit by Gary Anderson and Michael van Gerwen in the 2017 final.
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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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