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!
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→
Count Along Immediately
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.Continue reading→
Know Your Triples (But Not All of Them)
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.Continue reading→
Practice a Lot – Use an App
To practice scoring effectively, you can smartly use an app to check your written scores.Continue reading→
Adding is Easier than Subtracting
In scoring darts, adding is easier than subtracting. Use this to your advantage in a smart way.Continue reading→
Write from Left to Right
Write normally: enter the score in both columns from left to right (as we read).Continue reading→