A Beginner’s Guide to Darts
Darts has transcended its origins in the public houses of England, becoming an internationally recognized sport for both men and women and attracting a passionate and often partisan crowd. The sport is still widely played by amateurs, usually in a pub setting, and it can take a while to get the hang of the technique — but knowing the rules and following along with darts tips is an equally important part of darts.
Even if you’re only playing in a pub with friends, some knowledge of common darts tips for beginners will add to your enjoyment of the game. Here are some basic darts tips to consider as you immerse yourself into the game.
Darts Tips For Dart Games
One of the most important darts tips we have to offer is knowing the most common variations of darts games out there, especially if you're new to the sport. If you’re playing in a more casual environment, it’s best to ask for the local rules before you start.
Darts 501 & 301
When you watch major darts tournaments on TV, the games will almost always follow the Darts 501 rules. Players begin with a total of 501 points (or 301 points) and must reduce their points to exactly zero with as few darts as possible. Three darts are thrown at a time except to finish, where any of the three darts can conclude the game.
Players can hit anywhere on the board with their opening dart — usually aimed at treble 20, the highest-scoring ring. The inner Bullseye scores 50, the outer ring 25, and doubles and trebles twice and three times the value of the ring, respectively. If a player’s score gets to 1 or below zero, they bust and return to the value of their last score. These darts tips should be quite straightforward in improving your darts 501 game.
This Garage Darts video is a part two follow-up to the previous video in which Cali West teaches your outs in Darts 501.
She also provides great darts tips on breaking down the numbers into smaller, more manageable sections so you can learn faster and easier! 501 can get quite complicated, especially with all the math involved, but Cali West's darts tips are truly helpful for any beginner.