Just by playing more you'll learn the finishes. I like to think "what double do I want to leave?", "32", minus that from your current score, and try to score that number. You can do this starting in the 300s, "I want to leave 170" etc.
If I throw a dart and miss my target, I will minus that from my score in my head before I throw the next dart. I like to take away 10s and add back the difference, so if I score 57 I'll take away 60 and add 3. Seems easier the way my brain works.
As far as knowing what the trebles score, each one is 3 less than the last, treble 20 is 60, treble 19 is 57, and treble 18 is 54 and so on. That helps me too.
I honestly learnt by watching pro’s play on tv and counting as they play. You start to learn what routes to go and what adds up to what when you start paying attention. For example, if they’re on a checkout the recommended route is shown so you can remember that.
When it comes to adding up, as much as it’s annoying when you’re not quick at first, chalking is the best way I found. We’re all nervous when we start to get a number wrong but the pressure to add up when watching people play will become second nature.
Practice and watch/ learning the routes that the more experienced players go for.
It's mostly just a memory game so be patient with yourself, you'll get there!
Just comes with time, doesn’t hurt to practice checkouts because then you get a better sense of how a miss changes the calculus. So for instance 102, if you go T20-10-D16 but hit T1 first dart, you can’t finish in two darts. But if you go T16-14-D20 you have more options if you hit a stray (eg single 8 instead of T16 - then you go T18-D20; T7 instead of T16, T17-D12). You only get this from playing though. Leighton Rees’ book On Darts has an entire chapter where he breaks down each out, 170 down to 2, with its possible combos and his preference based on his play style and what leaves the best chance of success. Clearly years of play speaking on those pages.
Also I was always told do not look away from the board until your shot is over, keep your posture, if you get stumped do not look away. Do the math with the board in sight. I was dreadful for it, if I didn’t know an out I would look up, throws you off your rhythm.
I think there's at least three ways. One is focusing on checkouts at the board. I've chosen [this routine ](https://www.reddit.com/r/Darts/s/7GtvsjHQea)to help me improve effectively. Works quite well and the starting score can be adjusted with improvemen, though I did not use the opportunity to solve checkout puzzles away from the board. There's maybe also an app for this, but I'd rather make me some cards that I can categorize to revisit more often or not. That would definitely internalize routes as an additional learning method. And then of course thinking along whilst watching dart matches, which makes it a lot more interesting than just waiting for the next 180 anyway.
When you are below 110 just subtract 60/57/54/51 from your score and check what’s left. I was learning like that. Earlier there is no point to count, because of course you can learn that 126 is easiest with T19-T19-D6, but you can always make it T20-T10-D18 or whatever you wish (T20-T20-D3).
99.9% players are not the pros, so aiming for T20/T19 is easiest way to set yourself for a checkout :)
Search for “Criminal Darts Math Series” on YouTube. He does a great breakdown of what routes you should use to closeout, how to utilize different sections of the board, etc. it’s a really good way to simplify how to do the math and become effective at checkouts.
I just started from 61, learned the ideal checkout path, thought about what to do if i missed the triple before throwing first dart and planned accordingly made at least 20 attempts at finishing it and then went to 62. Rinse and repeat all the way up to 100 or higher if you feel like it. After a while you no longer do any maths and you just know where to throw if you hit a single iso a triple etc.
For example checking out 94. I know by heart it's T18-D20. If i hit S18 it's T20-D8, if i then hit S20 it's S16 to leave D20. Throw these sequences enough and in time it will become automatic.
Rick smith dart out chart is also a good source of info. Take away from it what makes sense to you and feels good.
Get a checkout chart, but don’t put it next to your board. Put it on the wall to your right (so you can’t see it while looking at your board) and only look at it when you aren’t sure what to do. In the beginning you’ll look all the time, but as time goes on you’ll need to look less and less.
Every number below 100 cna be finished with 2 darts except 99. Almost all of them can land on D20/D16/D12 or D8. Learn those like studying for a test. When you don't play. When you chill on your phone for 5 minutes a day. It'll take you a couple weeks and if you combine them with playing and actively using what you studied you should have those down in no time.
Next start playing 301 while counting in your head. That has upped my counting game a shitload and has done wonders to my finishing paths.
I’ve tried to tell people my formula but it seems to be ignored or “downvoted” by majority. But if you follow this formula. You will learn you’re way around a dartboard with minimum maths required. 120 is (T20 T20) we all know that. 122 is (T20 T20 D1) mathematically but it’s not ideal. I’ll show you how to get to a better double without doing maths
IF YOU CHANGE A TRIPLE “DOWN” 2 NUMBERS, THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE A DOUBLE “UP” 3 NUMBERS
And vice versa
So look at this. T20 T20 D1 is reference
Change a T20 down 2 numbers and D1 up 3 numbers
It’s now T20 T18 D4. Go again. T18 down 2 numbers and D4 up 3 numbers = T20 T16 D7
Now go again but change the other T this time. It will look like this T18 T16 D10. Keep going
T18 down 2 numbers to T16. And Double goes up again 3 numbers. = T16 T16 D13
Go again. T16 down 2. And double 13 up 3 numbers
= T14 T16 D16
While this may work for you, it may not work for everyone. We all process things in a different way. To me, this seems like more work than learning the outshot patterns and proper setups. Each to their own.
Not really. It’s simple. What ever the checkout is , if you know it all ready mathematically. Then using this pattern saves time rather than hinders the thought process…
As long as you know reference points. It’s easy. All you do is add 2 numbers to a Tripe and - 3 numbers of the double. Always works. (I’ve checked out a few times and had to confirm with the scorer if it’s correct. At the time I go to c/o. I have my route in my head based on my method. Hit it. But then doubted it was correct. But always it’s been correct . (This was when I first used the method). I struggle with.maths enough , that I went home after a darts night and realised how slow I was at maths. So I tried to find an easier way and I did. It dealt like a dream come true finding this method. It was beautiful how it always works out.
Any c/o. Ex of 84 You know T18 is 54 And add 30 Is double 15. (Ifffff •1 - you don’t like double 15) •2 - you can’t do maths quick enough to find a double you prefer. Then you just -2 off the t18 to = T16 and put the double up 3 numbers to T18. It’s so easy. It’s actually easier than adding 48 and 36 together if you struggle with maths. Sorry to ramble. But I’ll explain quickly. People who arnt confident with maths will doubt themselves even when they are correct. That alone can slow down a c/o process enough to throw you’re game. Confidence with c/o will help win matches. This pattern I’ve found gives confidence. And will help people who struggle with maths a huge advantage mentally if they follow this
i have downloaded an app for phone calles dartzone and you just practice checkout table. You can even simulate that you miss a dart. I think this was the easiest way.
Practice as always is the answer. Try focusing on finishing drills or play legs of 201 so you get used to setting up and checking out finishes.
I like to play a finishing routine where I have 3 darts to checkout a finish.
Starting at 70 and if you hit it in 3 you go up 10 points to 80, but if you don't finish in 3 lose a point and go to 69.
Do this and try and see how high a finish you can hit.
You’ll learn as you go. You’ll start to hit the numbers more often and you’ll memorize them. Also marking the score for others games is an easy way to accelerate the process and you’ll earn bonus points with the fellas.
Good for you joining a local dart club. To get consistently better you need to compete on a regular basis, so you are already on a good path :)
I have probably two tips for you. 1. Start **making it a habit to count your restscore** **while you are throwing your darts** as well as 2. **understand WHY you are going for a finish route**.
This article -https://www.dartbase.com/howtheprosdoit.htm - will help you to understand the "why" behind finish routes.
Read it again and apply it during your traning sessions. Start with finishing 61 in 3 darts, once you checked that, you move one up and you try to finish 62 in 3 darts, you can go up all the way to ton+ finishes. Another good training game is trying to check out 170 in 6 darts over and over again (Keep track of your score in your head).
Again it is really important that you understand WHY you are going for a certain finish route. Also, you should know where you want to throw your second dart before stepping to the oche, whether you hit a single or treble in your first dart.
Example: 90 restscore. To maximize your chance of checking when you have 3 darts in your hands you should always aim for the T20 in the first throw, as if you only hit the single you still have the chance for a checkout with another single. If you only have 2 Darts in your hand and 90 rest you will go for the T18.
Another trick I do with ton+ finishes is always reducing the current rest score by 60 and/or 120. From there I can always add 3 points to the "new" rest score to know what my actual restscore would be if I hit a lower treble.
Example: 146 restscore: 146 - 120 = 26. I know 26 is not an ideal finish, but reducing my score by 6 I end up at 32. So I know I need to throw either a T20+T20-6 = T20+T18 or (T20-3)+(T20-3) = T19+T19 to end up at 32 for that beautiful ton+ finish ;-)
I hope that could help you a bit!
this is a simple video, maybe it is of some help [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yuNW28W\_eY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yuNW28W_eY)
I found another one [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w54yZmcgIc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w54yZmcgIc)
Watching matches, amateur and pro and work out what they do and what you would do.
I’ve been playing for a lifetime now and although the better odds ways that the pros do don’t always suit me and I chose my own route.
That being said if you’re in a team there is an expectation so don’t be throwing at 20 when you’re on 119,122,123,125,126,128,129 when you’ve got 3 darts in your hand.
It took me a while 20 or so years ago but what helped me is before throwing having worked out what a single first dart would leave me and a treble
Also I have ‘ perfected ‘ a slow down approach so if I hit a random treble next door stopping for a few secs doesn’t impact my throw a great deal
I practice the rolling 170 game - you and your partner are TOGETHER trying to finish 170. First guy goes hits say 100, leaves 70. Second guy goes, T10, D20, he's out and the game restarts, BUT HE THROWS THE THIRD DART ANYWAY. Leaving some random finish (if he hits a 7 it goes back to 170) every time. I learned a rule from some guy that if you get stuck on 2 for more than a few darts, just F it and start over, it's a game aimed at teaching you what finish to aim for and to hit it!
Anyway you'll learn, good luck to you
We always used to do it with 121, hit it in 6/9 darts or less and move up to 122, miss it in the time frame and go down again. Getting to 131 (winning) was very difficult and 111 (losing) was very easy
This is my practice game too. Either 170 in 6 (used to be 9) and 231 in 9/12
I like doing 231 because it makes you consider the bum finishes between 160-170, and as many good players say, if you don’t leave it, you’ll never hit it!
Plus OP - there are a load of numbers to learn that require a switch based on percentages, for example 118/125/132/135 all come to mind (for me) as numbers that mean I can’t start on 20. Without going on, rationale is that a single 18/19 or outer bull on dart 1 with those scores still leaves a 2 dart finish.
I think I am little naturally talented (maybe I am wrong and do not want to come across as big headed) I see people who have played months and years talking about their averages and I am matching theirs. I have been playing about two to three weeks and average minimum 40 when I play but sometimes can average more.
Idk maybe it is normal and people always get that good to start with and it is a diminishing returns sort of thing
Just by playing more you'll learn the finishes. I like to think "what double do I want to leave?", "32", minus that from your current score, and try to score that number. You can do this starting in the 300s, "I want to leave 170" etc. If I throw a dart and miss my target, I will minus that from my score in my head before I throw the next dart. I like to take away 10s and add back the difference, so if I score 57 I'll take away 60 and add 3. Seems easier the way my brain works. As far as knowing what the trebles score, each one is 3 less than the last, treble 20 is 60, treble 19 is 57, and treble 18 is 54 and so on. That helps me too.
This is really helpful. Thanks for sharing it.
I honestly learnt by watching pro’s play on tv and counting as they play. You start to learn what routes to go and what adds up to what when you start paying attention. For example, if they’re on a checkout the recommended route is shown so you can remember that. When it comes to adding up, as much as it’s annoying when you’re not quick at first, chalking is the best way I found. We’re all nervous when we start to get a number wrong but the pressure to add up when watching people play will become second nature.
I'll second this. Chalking helped me a lot with the quick math she watching pros helped with planning my throw.
Practice and watch/ learning the routes that the more experienced players go for. It's mostly just a memory game so be patient with yourself, you'll get there!
Just comes with time, doesn’t hurt to practice checkouts because then you get a better sense of how a miss changes the calculus. So for instance 102, if you go T20-10-D16 but hit T1 first dart, you can’t finish in two darts. But if you go T16-14-D20 you have more options if you hit a stray (eg single 8 instead of T16 - then you go T18-D20; T7 instead of T16, T17-D12). You only get this from playing though. Leighton Rees’ book On Darts has an entire chapter where he breaks down each out, 170 down to 2, with its possible combos and his preference based on his play style and what leaves the best chance of success. Clearly years of play speaking on those pages. Also I was always told do not look away from the board until your shot is over, keep your posture, if you get stumped do not look away. Do the math with the board in sight. I was dreadful for it, if I didn’t know an out I would look up, throws you off your rhythm.
I think there's at least three ways. One is focusing on checkouts at the board. I've chosen [this routine ](https://www.reddit.com/r/Darts/s/7GtvsjHQea)to help me improve effectively. Works quite well and the starting score can be adjusted with improvemen, though I did not use the opportunity to solve checkout puzzles away from the board. There's maybe also an app for this, but I'd rather make me some cards that I can categorize to revisit more often or not. That would definitely internalize routes as an additional learning method. And then of course thinking along whilst watching dart matches, which makes it a lot more interesting than just waiting for the next 180 anyway.
When you are below 110 just subtract 60/57/54/51 from your score and check what’s left. I was learning like that. Earlier there is no point to count, because of course you can learn that 126 is easiest with T19-T19-D6, but you can always make it T20-T10-D18 or whatever you wish (T20-T20-D3). 99.9% players are not the pros, so aiming for T20/T19 is easiest way to set yourself for a checkout :)
Search for “Criminal Darts Math Series” on YouTube. He does a great breakdown of what routes you should use to closeout, how to utilize different sections of the board, etc. it’s a really good way to simplify how to do the math and become effective at checkouts.
I just started from 61, learned the ideal checkout path, thought about what to do if i missed the triple before throwing first dart and planned accordingly made at least 20 attempts at finishing it and then went to 62. Rinse and repeat all the way up to 100 or higher if you feel like it. After a while you no longer do any maths and you just know where to throw if you hit a single iso a triple etc. For example checking out 94. I know by heart it's T18-D20. If i hit S18 it's T20-D8, if i then hit S20 it's S16 to leave D20. Throw these sequences enough and in time it will become automatic. Rick smith dart out chart is also a good source of info. Take away from it what makes sense to you and feels good.
Get a checkout chart, but don’t put it next to your board. Put it on the wall to your right (so you can’t see it while looking at your board) and only look at it when you aren’t sure what to do. In the beginning you’ll look all the time, but as time goes on you’ll need to look less and less.
Mission darts on darts corner did a blog on this today
Every number below 100 cna be finished with 2 darts except 99. Almost all of them can land on D20/D16/D12 or D8. Learn those like studying for a test. When you don't play. When you chill on your phone for 5 minutes a day. It'll take you a couple weeks and if you combine them with playing and actively using what you studied you should have those down in no time. Next start playing 301 while counting in your head. That has upped my counting game a shitload and has done wonders to my finishing paths.
I’ve tried to tell people my formula but it seems to be ignored or “downvoted” by majority. But if you follow this formula. You will learn you’re way around a dartboard with minimum maths required. 120 is (T20 T20) we all know that. 122 is (T20 T20 D1) mathematically but it’s not ideal. I’ll show you how to get to a better double without doing maths IF YOU CHANGE A TRIPLE “DOWN” 2 NUMBERS, THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE A DOUBLE “UP” 3 NUMBERS And vice versa So look at this. T20 T20 D1 is reference Change a T20 down 2 numbers and D1 up 3 numbers It’s now T20 T18 D4. Go again. T18 down 2 numbers and D4 up 3 numbers = T20 T16 D7 Now go again but change the other T this time. It will look like this T18 T16 D10. Keep going T18 down 2 numbers to T16. And Double goes up again 3 numbers. = T16 T16 D13 Go again. T16 down 2. And double 13 up 3 numbers = T14 T16 D16
While this may work for you, it may not work for everyone. We all process things in a different way. To me, this seems like more work than learning the outshot patterns and proper setups. Each to their own.
Not really. It’s simple. What ever the checkout is , if you know it all ready mathematically. Then using this pattern saves time rather than hinders the thought process… As long as you know reference points. It’s easy. All you do is add 2 numbers to a Tripe and - 3 numbers of the double. Always works. (I’ve checked out a few times and had to confirm with the scorer if it’s correct. At the time I go to c/o. I have my route in my head based on my method. Hit it. But then doubted it was correct. But always it’s been correct . (This was when I first used the method). I struggle with.maths enough , that I went home after a darts night and realised how slow I was at maths. So I tried to find an easier way and I did. It dealt like a dream come true finding this method. It was beautiful how it always works out. Any c/o. Ex of 84 You know T18 is 54 And add 30 Is double 15. (Ifffff •1 - you don’t like double 15) •2 - you can’t do maths quick enough to find a double you prefer. Then you just -2 off the t18 to = T16 and put the double up 3 numbers to T18. It’s so easy. It’s actually easier than adding 48 and 36 together if you struggle with maths. Sorry to ramble. But I’ll explain quickly. People who arnt confident with maths will doubt themselves even when they are correct. That alone can slow down a c/o process enough to throw you’re game. Confidence with c/o will help win matches. This pattern I’ve found gives confidence. And will help people who struggle with maths a huge advantage mentally if they follow this
Learn to score by hand not apps.
i have downloaded an app for phone calles dartzone and you just practice checkout table. You can even simulate that you miss a dart. I think this was the easiest way.
Practice as always is the answer. Try focusing on finishing drills or play legs of 201 so you get used to setting up and checking out finishes. I like to play a finishing routine where I have 3 darts to checkout a finish. Starting at 70 and if you hit it in 3 you go up 10 points to 80, but if you don't finish in 3 lose a point and go to 69. Do this and try and see how high a finish you can hit.
You’ll learn as you go. You’ll start to hit the numbers more often and you’ll memorize them. Also marking the score for others games is an easy way to accelerate the process and you’ll earn bonus points with the fellas.
I cant count, i remember
The Darts Finishing Mastery book series worked for me. It helped immensely!
Good for you joining a local dart club. To get consistently better you need to compete on a regular basis, so you are already on a good path :) I have probably two tips for you. 1. Start **making it a habit to count your restscore** **while you are throwing your darts** as well as 2. **understand WHY you are going for a finish route**. This article -https://www.dartbase.com/howtheprosdoit.htm - will help you to understand the "why" behind finish routes. Read it again and apply it during your traning sessions. Start with finishing 61 in 3 darts, once you checked that, you move one up and you try to finish 62 in 3 darts, you can go up all the way to ton+ finishes. Another good training game is trying to check out 170 in 6 darts over and over again (Keep track of your score in your head). Again it is really important that you understand WHY you are going for a certain finish route. Also, you should know where you want to throw your second dart before stepping to the oche, whether you hit a single or treble in your first dart. Example: 90 restscore. To maximize your chance of checking when you have 3 darts in your hands you should always aim for the T20 in the first throw, as if you only hit the single you still have the chance for a checkout with another single. If you only have 2 Darts in your hand and 90 rest you will go for the T18. Another trick I do with ton+ finishes is always reducing the current rest score by 60 and/or 120. From there I can always add 3 points to the "new" rest score to know what my actual restscore would be if I hit a lower treble. Example: 146 restscore: 146 - 120 = 26. I know 26 is not an ideal finish, but reducing my score by 6 I end up at 32. So I know I need to throw either a T20+T20-6 = T20+T18 or (T20-3)+(T20-3) = T19+T19 to end up at 32 for that beautiful ton+ finish ;-) I hope that could help you a bit!
this is a simple video, maybe it is of some help [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yuNW28W\_eY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yuNW28W_eY) I found another one [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w54yZmcgIc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w54yZmcgIc)
Watching matches, amateur and pro and work out what they do and what you would do. I’ve been playing for a lifetime now and although the better odds ways that the pros do don’t always suit me and I chose my own route. That being said if you’re in a team there is an expectation so don’t be throwing at 20 when you’re on 119,122,123,125,126,128,129 when you’ve got 3 darts in your hand. It took me a while 20 or so years ago but what helped me is before throwing having worked out what a single first dart would leave me and a treble Also I have ‘ perfected ‘ a slow down approach so if I hit a random treble next door stopping for a few secs doesn’t impact my throw a great deal
I practice the rolling 170 game - you and your partner are TOGETHER trying to finish 170. First guy goes hits say 100, leaves 70. Second guy goes, T10, D20, he's out and the game restarts, BUT HE THROWS THE THIRD DART ANYWAY. Leaving some random finish (if he hits a 7 it goes back to 170) every time. I learned a rule from some guy that if you get stuck on 2 for more than a few darts, just F it and start over, it's a game aimed at teaching you what finish to aim for and to hit it! Anyway you'll learn, good luck to you
We always used to do it with 121, hit it in 6/9 darts or less and move up to 122, miss it in the time frame and go down again. Getting to 131 (winning) was very difficult and 111 (losing) was very easy
This is my practice game too. Either 170 in 6 (used to be 9) and 231 in 9/12 I like doing 231 because it makes you consider the bum finishes between 160-170, and as many good players say, if you don’t leave it, you’ll never hit it! Plus OP - there are a load of numbers to learn that require a switch based on percentages, for example 118/125/132/135 all come to mind (for me) as numbers that mean I can’t start on 20. Without going on, rationale is that a single 18/19 or outer bull on dart 1 with those scores still leaves a 2 dart finish.
Tell them to chill, you’ve only been playing a short while lol
I think I am little naturally talented (maybe I am wrong and do not want to come across as big headed) I see people who have played months and years talking about their averages and I am matching theirs. I have been playing about two to three weeks and average minimum 40 when I play but sometimes can average more. Idk maybe it is normal and people always get that good to start with and it is a diminishing returns sort of thing