Rules of Darts

Darts is a game in which individual skill can be developed, displayed and challenged. Neither age nor sex offers obstacles to play, so that its appeal is to all. The social value of the game, therefore, cannot be over estimated.

General Rules Of Darts
(As played on the Standard Clock Board)

1. The board shall be fastened so that the centre of the bullseye is 5ft. 8ins / 1.73m high.

2. The minimum throwing distance shall be 7ft. 9 1/4ins / 2.73m from the face of the board measured horizontally.

3. The toe-line shall be plainly marked and be at least 18ins. Long.

4. Order of starting shall be determined by the closest to the bullseye with one dart. The winner shall throw first in the first leg, and in odd alternate legs. The loser shall throw first in the second leg and if applicable in alternate even legs thereafter.

5. Any darts may be used.

6. A throw consists of three darts except where a game is finished in less.

7. Darts cannot be re-thrown, and only darts sticking in the board count to your score.

8. A player may be told, if he asks, what number he has scored, or what number he requires for game by the score announcer, but not how to get it.

9. If the number required for game is exceeded in the course of a throw, the throw ceases, and no account is taken of the score obtained during that throw. 10. The inner bull (50) counts as the double of 25 (the outer bull).