Darts Checkout: Complete Chart of Combinations

Here are all the checkout combinations for a double finish in darts.

• T = triple

• D = double

• Bull = bullseye (50)

The Top Checkouts You Need to Know

Strategies for Aiming at Doubles

The best players think in terms of backup doubles: they prioritize combinations that, in the event of a missed dart, leave an even double that’s easy to hit next.

• The 32 (D16) is a classic example: if you miss, you land on 16 (D8), then 8 (D4), then 4 (D2)—a “clean” sequence that avoids odd numbers.

Conversely, certain scores should be avoided, such as bogey numbers (169, 168, 166, 165, 163, 162, and 159), which cannot be finished in three darts. It’s absolutely essential to avoid getting trapped in these situations by managing your score proactively. Anticipating the checkout as early as 120 or 100 points remaining, rather than scoring blindly, is one of the hallmarks of seasoned players.

Finally, consistency trumps risk-taking. With a score like 110, aiming for T20 followed by Double Bull may seem elegant, but leaving a double pair as a fallback is often the most profitable choice over the course of a match. You’d then choose to go for T20 + 18 + D16 or T20 + 10 + D20.

The Importance of the “Setup” from the Previous Dart

A good checkout often starts one throw earlier. This is called the “setup”: the dart that sets up the double.

• From 50 points, many players don’t aim directly for the bullseye but instead hit a single 18 to leave 32 (D16), a much more comfortable double.

• From 98, players aim for T20 to leave 38 (D19), or a single 18 to leave 80 followed by a clean combination.

This preparatory approach distinguishes the thoughtful player from the one who simply aims for the highest possible score with every dart.

Managing the remaining score known as “checkout management” therefore involves always planning one or two darts ahead so you never find yourself stuck on a bogey number or a difficult odd double.

How to Practice Checkouts

A classic exercise involves setting a starting score of 170, 167, then 164, and trying to finish it in three darts. You continue this way until you’ve tried all possible combinations and note how many times you succeed.

Another very effective drill is “around the clock doubles”: you go through all the doubles from D1 to D20 in order, which builds accuracy on the outer ring where legs are won.

And the ultimate exercise for practicing doubles (not necessarily double finishes) is, of course, Bob’s27 (rules for Bob’s27 in darts).

Over time, score combinations under 100 become second nature, and the player can focus on execution rather than calculation. It’s precisely this automation that allows professionals to achieve impressive double-hit success rates, even under the pressure of a final.