The game of darts was supposed to have been developed way back in the Middle Ages. Soldiers would throw shortened arrows at the bottom of wine barrels for sport. These days darts is a popular bar game that is governed by a number of rules. These rules are different depending on what game you are playing.

Dart Games

Since there are several different ways to play darts, such as 301, 601 and 801. These games are based on the numbers of points players or teams start from.

The Dart Board

A dart board must be set at regulation height – 5 feet 8 inches above the floor. This is an important step if you are looking to get serious with your dart playing. Throwing darts at a board that is not set at regulation height will hamper your throwing come competition time.

Starting the game

Each player gets three darts during a darts game. Each throw their darts and remove them before their opponents have a turn. To determine who starts first each player throws one dart at the board. Whomever scores closest to the bull’s eye wins the first throw.

Winning the game

The end game of darts is to get to zero points. Scoring points reduces your total number, whether that be 301, 601 or 801. The end goal is to reduce their total to zero. If they do not on a turn, their points do not count.

Fouls

If a player commits a foul if their foot goes over the throw line. The points from the fouled throw do not count. If a dart bounces off or is knocked off a board before the player removes it the points also do not count.

Summary

Becoming a good dart player is all about practise. Throwing every day is the key to becoming a better player. The key to doing this is to find time to throw, try drinking your morning coffee outside while you dart. I cannot stand still while on the phone so every time I take a call I throw darts to keep myself busy and as a result my throwing has slowly become better and better.