Calculating, counting, and 'writing' are essential skills for anyone involved in the world of darts.
How can you quickly get started? Here are some quick tips and tricks!
Count smarter with GoDartsPro – start with these 2 games
Without good counting skills, you get stuck quickly in darts. But where do you actually practice that? On GoDartsPro, you’ll find over 120 darts games. Great for improving your throwing and training, but also for boosting your math skills.Continue reading→
Improve your math skills with auto-scoring via Scolia
Auto-scoring systems like Scolia are sometimes accused of making players “lazy” at counting. But such a system can also lower the entry barrier and can improve your darts math, if you use the right training toggles and games. Scolia’s CEO, Laszlo Gyimothi gave us these 3 tips to tweak your Scolia.Continue reading→
60 and Up – Tip by TrainingDarts
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).Continue reading→
Scores where a T20 leaves an outshot
Good board management is crucial in darts. In this article Nick Schoenmaekers explains a principle many players struggle with: after two darts, aim to be on a score where a T20 puts you on an outshot.Continue reading→
Counting to 170 — Quick Tips
Counting to 170 made simple: Jimmy Vanhex’s tips to steer clear of bogey numbers, with bonus practice drills.Continue reading→
Train Your Scoring Skills with Live Matches on DartCounter
Want to improve your scoring during darts matches? With DartCounter, you can follow live games and score along from home. It’s the perfect way to train your math skills, reaction speed, and confidence—just like you’re standing at the scoreboard yourself. Learn how to get started and make the most of your scoring practice.Continue reading→
How to Make Your Brain Your Best Ally at the Scoreboard
Scoring can be stressful. And it always feels (way) too fast. But here’s the good news: there’s a lot you can do to make life easier. The secret? Work with your brain, not against it. In this post, you’ll get five practical tips to think...Continue reading→
Oops… wrong column!
Every darts scorer has been there. You’re in the zone, marker gliding across the board… and suddenly you realise: “Wait a minute… I just wrote twice in the same column!” Disaster. Not only tricky to fix, but also a massive headache. And your reputation as a steady writer? Well, good luck defending that. So how do you avoid this classic mistake? Here are 3 (and a half) clever tricks.Continue reading→
Learn these combinations
When you’ve been scoring darts for a while, you’ll start recognizing common combinations. Knowing your checkout routes also makes scoring much easier.Continue reading→
How to Deal with that Darn 19
We've all been there: you're scoring a darts match, and suddenly, you're faced with a player who frequently hits the 19. Panic sets in because 19 is the troublemaker of darts. It's unfortunate, but the 19 is a crucial part of the game. You'll encounter it often, so it's best to become well-acquainted with it. But how do you do that?Continue reading→