Another out chart that includes the 2 dart options and is printable:
Tricky Darts Scorer - Pegout Chart (out chart)
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Multi-Player Dart Games
Killer is a game that I really enjoy playing when there are a bunch of people who want to play. It's fun to form alliances and go after the stronger shooters.
Killer
If you want to practice your ability to hit doubles, this is one way to do it. Everyone throws one dart at the board with their non-throwing hand. The number they hit is their number, even if it is a bull. If someone else should also hit that number, they will need to throw another dart. The person with the lowest number will throw first, second lowest throw second, and so on. To become a killer, each player has to hit the double of their number. When they have done that, mark their initials showing that they are a killer (we circle their initials, some people write a K next to their initials). Now that you are a killer, you want to knock the other players out of the game by hitting their doubles. Each time you hit their double, they get a mark. Once a player has three marks, they are out of the game. If you should accidentally hit your own number, you then give yourself a mark. If you are not a killer, and hit someone elses double, nothing happens.
Strategy: This is one of those games that the best thrower will not always win. In most games, people will form little alliances to knock out the better thrower by only throwing at his number until he/she is out. If two or more of you opponents happen to have numbers next to each other, shoot at them. If you miss the one your aiming at, maybe you will hit one that is next to it.
Other Variations
Once you become a killer, you can only shoot at those people that are not killers. You can only shoot at people that are also killers when everyone left in the game is a killer.
Use triples instead of doubles. If you hit the bull, you still have to shoot at the double bull.
If you should happen to hit your number while you are a killer, you lose your killer status and must hit it again to become a killer.
Instead of throwing your dart to determine your target, write all of the 21 possible targets on pieces of paper and have each person draw the number they will throw at. This is a good method if you have someone in your group that can throw with both arms. It keeps them from being able to hit the number they want. I've never had that problem. I do good just to hit the board throwing left-handed.
Everyone starts as a killer, you do not have to hit your target to become a killer.
This can be a fun game!
From crowsdarts.com Games
D.T.
Killer
If you want to practice your ability to hit doubles, this is one way to do it. Everyone throws one dart at the board with their non-throwing hand. The number they hit is their number, even if it is a bull. If someone else should also hit that number, they will need to throw another dart. The person with the lowest number will throw first, second lowest throw second, and so on. To become a killer, each player has to hit the double of their number. When they have done that, mark their initials showing that they are a killer (we circle their initials, some people write a K next to their initials). Now that you are a killer, you want to knock the other players out of the game by hitting their doubles. Each time you hit their double, they get a mark. Once a player has three marks, they are out of the game. If you should accidentally hit your own number, you then give yourself a mark. If you are not a killer, and hit someone elses double, nothing happens.
Strategy: This is one of those games that the best thrower will not always win. In most games, people will form little alliances to knock out the better thrower by only throwing at his number until he/she is out. If two or more of you opponents happen to have numbers next to each other, shoot at them. If you miss the one your aiming at, maybe you will hit one that is next to it.
Other Variations
Once you become a killer, you can only shoot at those people that are not killers. You can only shoot at people that are also killers when everyone left in the game is a killer.
Use triples instead of doubles. If you hit the bull, you still have to shoot at the double bull.
If you should happen to hit your number while you are a killer, you lose your killer status and must hit it again to become a killer.
Instead of throwing your dart to determine your target, write all of the 21 possible targets on pieces of paper and have each person draw the number they will throw at. This is a good method if you have someone in your group that can throw with both arms. It keeps them from being able to hit the number they want. I've never had that problem. I do good just to hit the board throwing left-handed.
Everyone starts as a killer, you do not have to hit your target to become a killer.
This can be a fun game!
From crowsdarts.com Games
D.T.
'01 Outs
The issue of shooting outs is an important issue when it come to finishing '01 games as a poor choice could put a shooter on a path that could cause missed opportunities, and perhaps the loss of a leg, game, or match. It's been said that; “your favorite double finish should be the one you are looking at.” I just want the course to that double to be smooth sailing so I have been doing some research on outs. Here are some of the sites I have investigated.
Rick's Out Charts Is a very detailed chart with arguments supporting his suggested outs. It pleasing layout with a useful graphics.
Thornton's Outchart uses an approach based on percentages, and keeps an eye towards the shooter that likes to shoot 19's instead of 20's. He as well puts forth arguments on why certain outs should be considered.
"The Dartdog" OUT CHART Another chart, but this maybe redundant by now.
Rick's Out Charts Is a very detailed chart with arguments supporting his suggested outs. It pleasing layout with a useful graphics.
Thornton's Outchart uses an approach based on percentages, and keeps an eye towards the shooter that likes to shoot 19's instead of 20's. He as well puts forth arguments on why certain outs should be considered.
"The Dartdog" OUT CHART Another chart, but this maybe redundant by now.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Dart Equipment
Darts: Considering these are the most important aspect of the game and what you're most likely to buy first, we'll start with them.
If you're planning on buying your first set of darts there are a couple of things you should know. First and foremost is DO NOT spend alot of money on your first set of darts. There are alot of very expensive fancy darts, some with technological gizmos that are supposed to help your game. Some are worth it, BUT, none are needed. Another important point about your first set of darts is that your throw will change as your ability develops. There is no point in buying a $100 set of darts when you'll probably replace them in a year or so anyway. A $15-$30 set will be just fine, in fact most players of any level (pros included) throw with darts in this price range.
Don't buy darts mail order. The only way to choose a set of darts is to throw them first. Until you've been playing a few years and have developed a completely consistant throw, you will need to try many different styles, weights, lengths, grips, etc. before you find the dart that's right for you. While you may save a few bucks by ordering by mail, any decent dart store will allow you to throw every dart in the place until you find the one that suits you the best.
Grip: Perhaps the most important factor about a dart is what the grip is like. Most people will probably tell you it's the weight, but if the dart is slipping out of your hand while throwing, the weight is only going to affect how loud the "thunk" is when it hits the floor. Feel several different kinds of grips and find the one that slips the least in your hands. How much you sweat, how oily your skin is, how calloused your fingers are, where you like to grip the dart and how tightly you grip it will affect what kind of grip is right for you. I've found that with most people, several types of grips work fine and maybe only one or two is not right for them.
Weighting: There are two factors that make up how a dart is weighted: how much and where. First let's talk about how much. Darts come in many different weights from 12 grams (and sometimes less) to a maximum of 50 grams. Weights heavier than 30 grams are very rare but 50 is the maximum allowed by ADO rules. When you're buying your first set of darts, I recommend starting with 18-21 grams. Most people play well with this range of weights and it is also the cheapest range. As darts get heavier, they contain more tungsten to keep their size small. The more tungsten, the heavier the dart, the more expensive the price. How hard you throw the dart will determine how heavy the darts should be for you to use them accurately. The heavier the dart, the harder the throw must be to get it from the line to the board without falling too low. There are also special darts made that have screw-on weights called "add-a-gram". These darts have the ability to add or take off weight depending on how you're throwing that particular night. While these may seem to be the answer for someone who hasn't developed a consistant throw, you never will if your darts are changing every time you play.
Where the dart is weighted is another important factor. Some darts are weighted toward the front, some towards the middle and some evenly across the lenght of the shaft. Which type of weighting depends on the type of throw you have, an arc or lob, or a straight throw. Front weighted darts are more suited to someone who lobs the darts while center weighted or evenly weighted darts are for people with a straight throw.
Shafts: Shafts are the short "stick" that connects the body of the dart with the "flights" or "feathers". The come in MANY lenghts and even more styles. A longer shaft is better for a player with a weak throw or a player with a straight throw as they add more stability to the dart. What the shaft is made of may slightly affect the weight of the dart but more importantly, it determines what happens when there is a mishap: a fallout, striking one dart with another or a dart being stepped on. A metal shaft will not break, however they may bend slightly. While they will last longer, you might be playing with a set of darts with each one bent just a little differently than the others which could greatly affect your game. Metal shafts also tend to be more expensive than plastic or nylon shafts.
Plastic or nylon shafts come in an incredible array of compositions from soft and flexible to hard and brittle. In the future, I will include alot more detail about types of plasitc shafts. For now, I'll just say to try a few over the space of a few months to see which you like. Plastic shafts tend to break when there is a mishap as opposed to bending. The up side is that you can be sure your shafts are straight, the down side is that they need to be replaced fairly often.
Flights: Flights or feathers are the "wings" at the back of the dart that guide it and keep it flying straight. The amount of surface area the flights have is in direct proportion to how much stability they add. There are many different shapes that flights come in, suffice it to say: the bigger the flight the more stable the flight and the more drag. Generally beginners should start with a large standard flight and experiment with different shapes and sizes after their throw has developed. Advanced to professional players tend towards the smaller flights because their throws are very accurate and do not need the extra stability a large flight offers. Also, the large flights can get very much in the way if you're good enough to group darts right next to each other. Try placing three darts in the tripple-20 and you'll see there isn't much room for the flights!
Like shafts, flights can be made of many different things. I will expand on this topic also in the future. None of the compositions of flights greatly affect how the dart flies, they simply affect how the flight looks and how long it lasts.
The Board: Most of us, at some point in our childhood had a typical "toy" dartboard made of tightly rolled paper. These boards are about 3/4" thick and did not last very long. Holes were always visible where the darts landed, and after a few months of heavy use, the paper would pop-out in the center and start to unwind. Obiviously, if you're going to take up the game semi-seriously, these are not the right kind of board to buy.
On the extreme other end are wooden boards. These are the original roots of dart boards. They are made of several different kinds of woods, but all of them have a few common factors. First they are expensive, typically $60 and up. Second, they must be soaked in water overnight EVERY night and therefore are not very suitable for use in the home. Not too many people like the idea of having water from a wet piece of wood running down there walls! These boards are best left for old-fashioned English pubs.
What we have left is the bristle board. Bristle boards are what you'll find in just about every modern bar. They are made from tightly packed nylon bristles and can last many years if they are rotated often. Bristle boards can be purchased for around $25 and up, which also makes them very affordable.
Found on mostdartgames.com
If you're planning on buying your first set of darts there are a couple of things you should know. First and foremost is DO NOT spend alot of money on your first set of darts. There are alot of very expensive fancy darts, some with technological gizmos that are supposed to help your game. Some are worth it, BUT, none are needed. Another important point about your first set of darts is that your throw will change as your ability develops. There is no point in buying a $100 set of darts when you'll probably replace them in a year or so anyway. A $15-$30 set will be just fine, in fact most players of any level (pros included) throw with darts in this price range.
Don't buy darts mail order. The only way to choose a set of darts is to throw them first. Until you've been playing a few years and have developed a completely consistant throw, you will need to try many different styles, weights, lengths, grips, etc. before you find the dart that's right for you. While you may save a few bucks by ordering by mail, any decent dart store will allow you to throw every dart in the place until you find the one that suits you the best.
Grip: Perhaps the most important factor about a dart is what the grip is like. Most people will probably tell you it's the weight, but if the dart is slipping out of your hand while throwing, the weight is only going to affect how loud the "thunk" is when it hits the floor. Feel several different kinds of grips and find the one that slips the least in your hands. How much you sweat, how oily your skin is, how calloused your fingers are, where you like to grip the dart and how tightly you grip it will affect what kind of grip is right for you. I've found that with most people, several types of grips work fine and maybe only one or two is not right for them.
Weighting: There are two factors that make up how a dart is weighted: how much and where. First let's talk about how much. Darts come in many different weights from 12 grams (and sometimes less) to a maximum of 50 grams. Weights heavier than 30 grams are very rare but 50 is the maximum allowed by ADO rules. When you're buying your first set of darts, I recommend starting with 18-21 grams. Most people play well with this range of weights and it is also the cheapest range. As darts get heavier, they contain more tungsten to keep their size small. The more tungsten, the heavier the dart, the more expensive the price. How hard you throw the dart will determine how heavy the darts should be for you to use them accurately. The heavier the dart, the harder the throw must be to get it from the line to the board without falling too low. There are also special darts made that have screw-on weights called "add-a-gram". These darts have the ability to add or take off weight depending on how you're throwing that particular night. While these may seem to be the answer for someone who hasn't developed a consistant throw, you never will if your darts are changing every time you play.
Where the dart is weighted is another important factor. Some darts are weighted toward the front, some towards the middle and some evenly across the lenght of the shaft. Which type of weighting depends on the type of throw you have, an arc or lob, or a straight throw. Front weighted darts are more suited to someone who lobs the darts while center weighted or evenly weighted darts are for people with a straight throw.
Shafts: Shafts are the short "stick" that connects the body of the dart with the "flights" or "feathers". The come in MANY lenghts and even more styles. A longer shaft is better for a player with a weak throw or a player with a straight throw as they add more stability to the dart. What the shaft is made of may slightly affect the weight of the dart but more importantly, it determines what happens when there is a mishap: a fallout, striking one dart with another or a dart being stepped on. A metal shaft will not break, however they may bend slightly. While they will last longer, you might be playing with a set of darts with each one bent just a little differently than the others which could greatly affect your game. Metal shafts also tend to be more expensive than plastic or nylon shafts.
Plastic or nylon shafts come in an incredible array of compositions from soft and flexible to hard and brittle. In the future, I will include alot more detail about types of plasitc shafts. For now, I'll just say to try a few over the space of a few months to see which you like. Plastic shafts tend to break when there is a mishap as opposed to bending. The up side is that you can be sure your shafts are straight, the down side is that they need to be replaced fairly often.
Flights: Flights or feathers are the "wings" at the back of the dart that guide it and keep it flying straight. The amount of surface area the flights have is in direct proportion to how much stability they add. There are many different shapes that flights come in, suffice it to say: the bigger the flight the more stable the flight and the more drag. Generally beginners should start with a large standard flight and experiment with different shapes and sizes after their throw has developed. Advanced to professional players tend towards the smaller flights because their throws are very accurate and do not need the extra stability a large flight offers. Also, the large flights can get very much in the way if you're good enough to group darts right next to each other. Try placing three darts in the tripple-20 and you'll see there isn't much room for the flights!
Like shafts, flights can be made of many different things. I will expand on this topic also in the future. None of the compositions of flights greatly affect how the dart flies, they simply affect how the flight looks and how long it lasts.
The Board: Most of us, at some point in our childhood had a typical "toy" dartboard made of tightly rolled paper. These boards are about 3/4" thick and did not last very long. Holes were always visible where the darts landed, and after a few months of heavy use, the paper would pop-out in the center and start to unwind. Obiviously, if you're going to take up the game semi-seriously, these are not the right kind of board to buy.
On the extreme other end are wooden boards. These are the original roots of dart boards. They are made of several different kinds of woods, but all of them have a few common factors. First they are expensive, typically $60 and up. Second, they must be soaked in water overnight EVERY night and therefore are not very suitable for use in the home. Not too many people like the idea of having water from a wet piece of wood running down there walls! These boards are best left for old-fashioned English pubs.
What we have left is the bristle board. Bristle boards are what you'll find in just about every modern bar. They are made from tightly packed nylon bristles and can last many years if they are rotated often. Bristle boards can be purchased for around $25 and up, which also makes them very affordable.
Found on mostdartgames.com
Why play darts?
There are many reasons that darts is so popular and if you're considering taking up the game please consider the following:
DARTING IS CHEAP
Playing at a bar is FREE. Unless it's an electronic setup, in which case, it costs no more than the price of a pool game.
YOU CAN HAVE A SETUP AT HOME
Compared to other "bar sports" it's NOTHING to setup a dart board at home. A typical board costs an average of $20-$40 and a good set of darts is $15-$30 and you can score on a piece of paper and use a piece of masking tape for a throw line. Know anywhere you can get a pool table, foosball, air hockey or shuffleboard setup that cheap? It also doesn't take up any room, you can even use the space for other things when not playing darts.
ANYONE CAN PLAY
Unlike most sports, anybody, any size, any age, any weight, with almost any handicap can play darts, and be GOOD at it. I've seen people throw darts from a weelchair, on crutches and with a head brace (a huge ugly metal thing because he had a broken neck)! I've seen people from 8 to 80 play and play well at that. All it takes is practice.
ANY NUMBER OF PEOPLE CAN PLAY
There are games that may be played by any number of people, from 1 to 100. The only difference it makes is how long the games are going to take. Personally, I don't recommend more than 10 people on one dart board, but you could if you wanted to.
IT HAS SOME REAL BENEFITS
Darts develops hand/eye coordination, patience, motor-control, sportsmanship and is extremely relaxing.
Why play darts
DARTING IS CHEAP
Playing at a bar is FREE. Unless it's an electronic setup, in which case, it costs no more than the price of a pool game.
YOU CAN HAVE A SETUP AT HOME
Compared to other "bar sports" it's NOTHING to setup a dart board at home. A typical board costs an average of $20-$40 and a good set of darts is $15-$30 and you can score on a piece of paper and use a piece of masking tape for a throw line. Know anywhere you can get a pool table, foosball, air hockey or shuffleboard setup that cheap? It also doesn't take up any room, you can even use the space for other things when not playing darts.
ANYONE CAN PLAY
Unlike most sports, anybody, any size, any age, any weight, with almost any handicap can play darts, and be GOOD at it. I've seen people throw darts from a weelchair, on crutches and with a head brace (a huge ugly metal thing because he had a broken neck)! I've seen people from 8 to 80 play and play well at that. All it takes is practice.
ANY NUMBER OF PEOPLE CAN PLAY
There are games that may be played by any number of people, from 1 to 100. The only difference it makes is how long the games are going to take. Personally, I don't recommend more than 10 people on one dart board, but you could if you wanted to.
IT HAS SOME REAL BENEFITS
Darts develops hand/eye coordination, patience, motor-control, sportsmanship and is extremely relaxing.
Why play darts
Official Web Site of World Cup 2005, Perth, Western Australia
The Western Australian Darts Council Inc. after the successful staging of the 1997 World Cup XI, Perth has been once again awarded the distinction of hosting the 2005 World Cups. The purpose of this website is to make aware of the arrangements for the hosting of the 2005 World Cup, updates of new news, and finally all of the results. This site will change regularly with new information as it comes in leading up to the Cups so visit us regularly.
Darts Federation of Australia, World Darts Federation, Official Web Site of World Cup 2005, Perth, Western Australia
Darts Federation of Australia, World Darts Federation, Official Web Site of World Cup 2005, Perth, Western Australia
John Part - world champion
Somewhere along the line I was reading that John Part spent something like two years practicing darts at home before he would venture forth to the local pub and play the game. I must say that is some level of dedication to the game. My self I first played the game in a friends home, and I must say I put a few holes in the wall as they had a very small back board. Soon after that I went to a local bar where dart boards were very prominent, and accepted the first invite to play doubles cricket (I must say that my partner had a load to carry). While I still have a ways to go I shall keep that image of John Part toiling away at practice at home.
Here are some stats about John Part I picked up in my surfing the net:
John Part
Date of Birth: 29 June 1966
Place of Birth: Toronto, Canada
Now Lives: Oshawa, Canada
Nickname: Darth Maple
Height: 6
Type of Dart Used: John Part 25grm
Achievements: 1992,4,5,7,8 Power Point Open Champion
1993: World Cup Pairs Champion,
1994: Embassy World Champion, Windy City Open Champion
1995: Canadian Open Champion, Cleveland Extravaganza Champion
1996: Klondike Open Champion, Klondike Open Champion
1997: Cleveland Extravaganza Champion
1998: Klondike Open Champion
1999: Quebec.
2000: Quarter-finals World Grand Prix
2001: Runner-up Skol World Championships; Winner Blueberry Hill Open; Winner Canadian Men's National Singles; Winner Canadian Open; QF World Matchplay; QF World Grand Prix
2002:QF Skol World Championships; Ireland's Open Classic Champion; Stan James World Matchplay runner-up; Paddy Power World Grand Prix runner-up; Canadian Champion
2003: Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship Winner, Runner-Up Las Vegas Desert Classic, Runner-Up Paddy Power World Grand Prix
2003 Ladbrokes.com World Champion, Canada's supreme darting talent is now recognised as his countries greatest ever player eclipsing the legendary Bob Sinnaeve with his two time World Championship win.
After coming in as a runner-up to Eleven Times World Champion Phil 'The Power' Taylor at the Stan James World Matchplay and Paddy Power World Grand Prix in 2002, John finally achieved what no other player had managed since 1994 and beat Taylor at the Circus Tavern to claim the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship crown.
The pair played out perhaps the greatest Final of all time lifting the roof at Purfleet and producing phenomenal darts in a breathtaking contest that eventually went Part's way 7 sets to 6.
A hugely popular winnner John will now have twelve months to bask in the glory of being only the third man to be PDC World Champion and with his extraordinary talent will be odds on to add a few more major titles to his CV in 2003.
You can email John Part at johnpart@rogers.com
Marital Status: M
Children - One - Damian
Hobbies/Interests: Golf, movies - classics, crosswords, comic books
Sporting Hero: Sandy Hawley (Jockey), Jack Nicklaus (golf) and Reggie Jackson (Baseball )
http://www.topfp.nl/johnp.htm
Here are some stats about John Part I picked up in my surfing the net:
John Part
Date of Birth: 29 June 1966
Place of Birth: Toronto, Canada
Now Lives: Oshawa, Canada
Nickname: Darth Maple
Height: 6
Type of Dart Used: John Part 25grm
Achievements: 1992,4,5,7,8 Power Point Open Champion
1993: World Cup Pairs Champion,
1994: Embassy World Champion, Windy City Open Champion
1995: Canadian Open Champion, Cleveland Extravaganza Champion
1996: Klondike Open Champion, Klondike Open Champion
1997: Cleveland Extravaganza Champion
1998: Klondike Open Champion
1999: Quebec.
2000: Quarter-finals World Grand Prix
2001: Runner-up Skol World Championships; Winner Blueberry Hill Open; Winner Canadian Men's National Singles; Winner Canadian Open; QF World Matchplay; QF World Grand Prix
2002:QF Skol World Championships; Ireland's Open Classic Champion; Stan James World Matchplay runner-up; Paddy Power World Grand Prix runner-up; Canadian Champion
2003: Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship Winner, Runner-Up Las Vegas Desert Classic, Runner-Up Paddy Power World Grand Prix
2003 Ladbrokes.com World Champion, Canada's supreme darting talent is now recognised as his countries greatest ever player eclipsing the legendary Bob Sinnaeve with his two time World Championship win.
After coming in as a runner-up to Eleven Times World Champion Phil 'The Power' Taylor at the Stan James World Matchplay and Paddy Power World Grand Prix in 2002, John finally achieved what no other player had managed since 1994 and beat Taylor at the Circus Tavern to claim the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship crown.
The pair played out perhaps the greatest Final of all time lifting the roof at Purfleet and producing phenomenal darts in a breathtaking contest that eventually went Part's way 7 sets to 6.
A hugely popular winnner John will now have twelve months to bask in the glory of being only the third man to be PDC World Champion and with his extraordinary talent will be odds on to add a few more major titles to his CV in 2003.
You can email John Part at johnpart@rogers.com
Marital Status: M
Children - One - Damian
Hobbies/Interests: Golf, movies - classics, crosswords, comic books
Sporting Hero: Sandy Hawley (Jockey), Jack Nicklaus (golf) and Reggie Jackson (Baseball )
http://www.topfp.nl/johnp.htm
Monday, April 11, 2005
The 2005 Las Vegas Desert Classic IV
Darts News - Off The Wire: PDC Standings For 3 US LVDC IV Wild Cards: "The 2005 Las Vegas Desert Classic IV is set for June 27 through July 3 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino and the entry form is in the Bulls Eye News.
Another fun game that is good practice:
Rotation (Around the Clock)
Here's a game that if you win the cork, your opponent may never throw another dart. Here you throw at the numbers in order (1,2,3,...19,20,B). Once you hit the number you are aiming at, you go to the next number. If you hit the number you are aiming at with your third dart, you then are allowed a new turn and get to proceed aiming at your new number. The only difference is that if you are aiming at the two, and hit a triple two, you get to skip three and four and go straight to five. Likewise, if you hit the double two, you skip the three and proceed to the four. This applies to all numbers except you cannot skip the bull. If you hit the triple nineteen, you can skip the twenty but you still must hit the bull.
Strategy: Real simple, hit triples and don't miss with your third dart.
Other Variations
Doubles Rotation: This is a good game to practice your doubles with. The only difference between this and normal rotation is that only doubles are aimed at and you do not skip any numbers. You start with the double one, then go to the double two, and so on. You also have to hit the double bull to win the game, not a single bull.
Triples Rotation: Same as doubles rotation except you are aiming at triples instead. Some versions have it where you end the game on a double bull. Others have it where you need three or more bulls in one turn to win (the double bull counting as two).
25: This game was sent to me by Karlheinz Zoechling (click on his name to go to his home page). This is like doubles rotation except for the following. You start with 25 points and throw three darts on the doubles from 1 to 20, and then the last three darts at the bull. If you hit the double, you add the score (if you are on double 6 and hit it twice, you can add 24 points to your score). If you don't hit the double with your three darts you subtract the points of the unhit double (if you are throwing at the double 13, and don't hit it, you subtract 26 points). Either way, you then proceed to the next number on your next turn. If your score falls below 0, you are out of the game. The person with the most points after the bulls, or the last person left in the game is the winner.
Rotation Type Dart Games
Here's a game that if you win the cork, your opponent may never throw another dart. Here you throw at the numbers in order (1,2,3,...19,20,B). Once you hit the number you are aiming at, you go to the next number. If you hit the number you are aiming at with your third dart, you then are allowed a new turn and get to proceed aiming at your new number. The only difference is that if you are aiming at the two, and hit a triple two, you get to skip three and four and go straight to five. Likewise, if you hit the double two, you skip the three and proceed to the four. This applies to all numbers except you cannot skip the bull. If you hit the triple nineteen, you can skip the twenty but you still must hit the bull.
Strategy: Real simple, hit triples and don't miss with your third dart.
Other Variations
Doubles Rotation: This is a good game to practice your doubles with. The only difference between this and normal rotation is that only doubles are aimed at and you do not skip any numbers. You start with the double one, then go to the double two, and so on. You also have to hit the double bull to win the game, not a single bull.
Triples Rotation: Same as doubles rotation except you are aiming at triples instead. Some versions have it where you end the game on a double bull. Others have it where you need three or more bulls in one turn to win (the double bull counting as two).
25: This game was sent to me by Karlheinz Zoechling (click on his name to go to his home page). This is like doubles rotation except for the following. You start with 25 points and throw three darts on the doubles from 1 to 20, and then the last three darts at the bull. If you hit the double, you add the score (if you are on double 6 and hit it twice, you can add 24 points to your score). If you don't hit the double with your three darts you subtract the points of the unhit double (if you are throwing at the double 13, and don't hit it, you subtract 26 points). Either way, you then proceed to the next number on your next turn. If your score falls below 0, you are out of the game. The person with the most points after the bulls, or the last person left in the game is the winner.
Rotation Type Dart Games
SHANGAI
Dartplayer.net: "
hi there i'm new to
this but not new to darts, shangai is a game where you start on the
number one and hit single double and treble you canplay as long as you
want until somebody hits all three ,in my local pub we used to play 1-3
if you missed a number you were out the winner with the hghest score
won if nobody hits SHANGAI if two people hit it on the same number you start at one again
"
hi there i'm new to
this but not new to darts, shangai is a game where you start on the
number one and hit single double and treble you canplay as long as you
want until somebody hits all three ,in my local pub we used to play 1-3
if you missed a number you were out the winner with the hghest score
won if nobody hits SHANGAI if two people hit it on the same number you start at one again
"
Dartplayer.net
I was looking for some new games to play and I saw this on a favorite form of mine.
Dartplayer.net: "From what i've read in a book shanghai can be used in any x01 game. To
win with a shanghai you can hit either the double or the triple only
your last dart. Not the single tho. It's not a rule, more or less, it's
something some groups of players choose to use. Either way it adds a
little twist on the game which adds a little fun."
D.T.
Dartplayer.net: "From what i've read in a book shanghai can be used in any x01 game. To
win with a shanghai you can hit either the double or the triple only
your last dart. Not the single tho. It's not a rule, more or less, it's
something some groups of players choose to use. Either way it adds a
little twist on the game which adds a little fun."
D.T.
Sunday, April 10, 2005
BBC article
Thursday, 24 March, 2005
Darts recognised by Sport England
Sport England has decided to officially recognise darts as a sporting activity.
The move will allow darts' governing bodies to take advantage of tax incentives given to recognised sports by the government.
The decision may lead to recognition from other sports councils in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
"Darts is a sport played by many thousands of people across the country," said Sport England chief executive Roger Draper.
"The presentation of darts as a pub game has helped popularise its cult appeal but the reality is that it is played in locations ranging from schools to village halls, social clubs and sports centres.
"By taking the lead in recognising the skills and social and community values associated with darts, we hope others will follow suit in the near future to complete its formal and official recognition as a sport."
Darts recognised by Sport England
Sport England has decided to officially recognise darts as a sporting activity.
The move will allow darts' governing bodies to take advantage of tax incentives given to recognised sports by the government.
The decision may lead to recognition from other sports councils in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
"Darts is a sport played by many thousands of people across the country," said Sport England chief executive Roger Draper.
"The presentation of darts as a pub game has helped popularise its cult appeal but the reality is that it is played in locations ranging from schools to village halls, social clubs and sports centres.
"By taking the lead in recognising the skills and social and community values associated with darts, we hope others will follow suit in the near future to complete its formal and official recognition as a sport."
Darts as a Sport!
Recently darts was recognized as a sport in England according to a BBC article I read recently. Before I saw this article I had thought that darts was already a sport in England right behind football (the sport we in the USA call soccer), and cricket (the game played with a bat). Be that as it may darts now is officially a sport in England. I have also seen some articles promoting the value of the move:
The Times comments: ...great athleticism is not the definition of sport and demands that applicants show ‘physical agility’. Phil Taylor’s throwing action is as "Like a frieze on a Greek drinking vessel, body still, rock-steady, a classical study of physical perfection. The arm moves only from the elbow, a perfect technique. But what gives him the edge is his mind. Taylor’s mental strength gives him both his physical steadiness and his ability to hit doubles and close out legs and sets and matches.”
...darts is a physical skill that backed by mental strength and in fact that could very well work towards a definition of sport.
‘a notion that sport has to be good for you, that sport has to make a person morally and physically better. Sporting people are still keen to see sport as something that is virtuous. Virtuous because it is tiring, at the very least. We must recognize that this pursuit of virtue is a confusion when we come to definitions’.
...if we stick we the notion of sport as a marriage of physical skill and mental strength, then Darts definitely qualifies, whereas another recent applicant Chess, fails.
(Story : The Times - England)
It would be great if someday we could see darts as an Olympic sport that might rival archery or skeet shooting.
D.T.
The Times comments: ...great athleticism is not the definition of sport and demands that applicants show ‘physical agility’. Phil Taylor’s throwing action is as "Like a frieze on a Greek drinking vessel, body still, rock-steady, a classical study of physical perfection. The arm moves only from the elbow, a perfect technique. But what gives him the edge is his mind. Taylor’s mental strength gives him both his physical steadiness and his ability to hit doubles and close out legs and sets and matches.”
...darts is a physical skill that backed by mental strength and in fact that could very well work towards a definition of sport.
‘a notion that sport has to be good for you, that sport has to make a person morally and physically better. Sporting people are still keen to see sport as something that is virtuous. Virtuous because it is tiring, at the very least. We must recognize that this pursuit of virtue is a confusion when we come to definitions’.
...if we stick we the notion of sport as a marriage of physical skill and mental strength, then Darts definitely qualifies, whereas another recent applicant Chess, fails.
(Story : The Times - England)
It would be great if someday we could see darts as an Olympic sport that might rival archery or skeet shooting.
D.T.
Thursday, April 07, 2005
No darts on TV until Tuesday....
At least that's the way it is in my neck of the woods....
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Tue Apr 12 04:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FOXW2, Tue Apr 12 05:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Wed Apr 13 02:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Thu Apr 14 11:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Fri Apr 15 01:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FOXW2, Fri Apr 15 04:00pm PDT
Check your local listings as the original air date is listed as April 10, 2005
D.T.
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Tue Apr 12 04:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FOXW2, Tue Apr 12 05:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Wed Apr 13 02:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Thu Apr 14 11:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Fri Apr 15 01:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FOXW2, Fri Apr 15 04:00pm PDT
Check your local listings as the original air date is listed as April 10, 2005
D.T.
Sunday, April 03, 2005
Darts on TV this week.....
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Sun Apr 03 04:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FOXW2, Tue Apr 05 05:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Wed Apr 06 02:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Thu Apr 07 11:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Tue Apr 12 04:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FOXW2, Tue Apr 12 05:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Wed Apr 13 02:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Thu Apr 14 11:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Fri Apr 15 01:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FOXW2, Fri Apr 15 04:00pm PDT
Check your local listings as times maybe different.
FSW, Sun Apr 03 04:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FOXW2, Tue Apr 05 05:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Wed Apr 06 02:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Thu Apr 07 11:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Tue Apr 12 04:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FOXW2, Tue Apr 12 05:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Wed Apr 13 02:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Thu Apr 14 11:00am PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FSW, Fri Apr 15 01:00pm PDT
World Series of Darts - "World Championships"
FOXW2, Fri Apr 15 04:00pm PDT
Check your local listings as times maybe different.
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