Darts Articles
Clear guides for darts players: rules, practice drills, scoring tips, and online play.
Guides for Every Type of Player
Whether you are new to darts, a pub regular, or running online darts nights with friends, these articles cover the essentials: 501 rules, Cricket rules, checkout charts, practice routines, and online scoring with Darts Score.
Browse the guides below, learn the rules, and then jump straight into a match using the built-in scorer.
Popular Guides & Rules
Best Darts Scoring Apps/Websites (2025)
Fair comparison of popular scorers — and why Darts Score is a strong choice for online and local play.
Darts Checkout Chart Explained
High-percentage 501 finishes, three-dart routes, and why certain doubles are favoured.
501 Strategy: Win Consistently
Smart 501 tactics: setups, switching from T20, leaving good doubles, and finishing patterns.
Doubles Practice Routines
Beginner-friendly doubles drills for D20, D16, D12 and bull to improve finishing in 501.
Practice Darts at Home
Simple home drills for casual and pub players: singles, trebles, ladders, and finish-builders.
Stop Scoring Mistakes
How scoring errors ruin matches and how visual, app-based scoring keeps games fair.
Darts Etiquette & Fairness
Simple etiquette and fairness rules for friendly games and local tournaments.
Dartboard Setup: Dimensions & Height
Correct dartboard height, oche distance, and soft-tip vs steel-tip setup notes.
Plastic-Tip vs Steel-Tip
Soft-tip vs steel-tip scoring differences, bull values, and Cricket rule variations.
How to Score Darts
Singles, doubles, trebles, outer bull (25) and bullseye (50), with clear scoring examples.
How to Play 501
501 rules explained: start at 501, busts, double-out finishes, and common checkouts.
Cricket Darts Rules
How to play Cricket: close 15–20 and bull, score points, and win on closes plus totals.
Darts Averages Explained
PPR (points per round) and 3-dart average, with tips for improving your stats.
Darts Scoring Calculator (Guide)
Deep dive into turn logic, bust detection, finish rules, and how online scorers work.
Printable Score Sheets
Free printable score sheets for 301, 501, and Cricket — plus online alternatives.
What Is a Darts Scorer?
What a darts scorer does, and how Darts Score handles scoring and stats for you.
Run a Darts Night at Home
Host match nights: formats, house rules, and fast scoring with Darts Score.
Play Darts Online with Friends
Complete guide to creating online matches, sharing IDs, and syncing turns live.
Online Darts Pub Nights
How to host remote “pub night” sessions with Darts Score and video calls.