At TrainingDarts we work on everything that makes darters better: from your throw and average to… counting and maths. The question I get most is: “Which drill helps me improve the fastest?”
My go-to answer: 60 and Up (for advanced players: 100 and Up).
How it works
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Start on 60 (or 100 for advanced) and check out in a maximum of 9 darts - always finish on a double.
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Done in 7 darts? You had 2 darts left → add that number to your starting total. Your next target becomes 62.
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Needed all 9 darts? Reward yourself with 1 point. Goal: climb as high as possible.
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Pro tip: don’t write anything down - do the maths in your head. Perfect for training under-pressure counting.
Why this drill works
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Pure checkout reps
In 501 you reach the finishing phase relatively rarely. With 60 and Up you’re constantly practising finishes and routes.
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Better at keeping score (marking)
The better you know common routes, the easier it is to anticipate where a player will aim near the end of a leg.
Example (83):
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Aim T17 → leaves D16.
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Miss T17 but hit S17 → 66 left; one route is 16 → Bull.
Variations
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100 and Up for advanced players.
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Time cap: play 10-minute blocks; note your highest target reached + points.
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Favourite-double focus: play a set using only routes that end on your favourite double (D20 or D16).
Good luck, game on! 💚
Ramon,
www.trainingdarts.com
