Category: Tips

When you’ve been scoring darts for a while, you’ll start recognizing common combinations. Knowing your checkout routes also makes scoring much easier.

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?

Beginner scorers make the mistake of waiting until all three darts have been thrown. You don’t have time for that. Always count along immediately with the thrown darts.

To improve your scoring, it's best to memorize your triples, but not all of them. Focus on 16-20 and only the essential ones.

To practice scoring effectively, you can smartly use an app to check your written scores.

In scoring darts, adding is easier than subtracting. Use this to your advantage in a smart way.

Write normally: enter the score in both columns from left to right (as we read).

Two tips for scoring dart matches: be in the moment and mumble the score out loud.

Two tips for better scorekeeping in Darts: write neatly and use numbers, not symbols.

The common advice might be to tell players that you're not great at math. But what if you don't do that and instead focus on your strengths? Here's why that's a better approach.