161 checkout
T20T17Bull
161 is a three-dart finish. The standard route is Treble 20, Treble 17, Bull (50). Every route for 161 finishes on the bull, so it is one of the hardest checkouts on the board.
- 3darts minimum
- 2possible routes
- Bullfinishing double
How to check out 161, dart by dart
- T20Treble 20 scores 60, leaving 101.
- T17Treble 17 scores 51, leaving 50.
- BullBull (50) scores 50 to win the leg.
What if you miss?
Most misses land in the single bed of the number you were aiming at. This is where you'd be left, and how to finish with the darts you have.
| Aiming at | Hit | Leaves | Darts left | Then throw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 20 | 141 | 2 | No finish, set up for next visit |
| T17 | 17 | 84 | 1 | No finish, set up for next visit |
Finishing on the bull is the toughest finish in darts. If your first darts don't go in, think about setting up a two-dart finish for your next visit instead.