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9 is a two-dart finish. The standard route is Single 1, Double 4.

  • 2darts minimum
  • 22possible routes
  • D4finishing double
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Numbers show the order of each dart

How to check out 9, dart by dart

  1. 1Single 1 scores 1, leaving 8.
  2. D4Double 4 scores 8 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 atHitLeavesDarts leftThen throw
D44 41 D2

Finishing on Double 4: a single 4 leaves 4, which is still a one-dart finish on Double 2. That is why even doubles are preferred.

Alternative routes

  • 5D2
  • 3D3
  • 7D1
  • T1D3
  • 41D2

Two-dart options

  • 1D4
  • 5D2
  • 3D3
  • 7D1

Three-dart options

  • 41D2
  • 32D2
  • T12D2