1. If you have left S1 left then something has gone wrong somewhere, have a chat with the chalker!

2. The only option here is D1. With three darts in your hand it may be wise to aim high with the first, and perhaps the second dart too so that you can work your way to the double.

3. Again only one way, S1 followed by the double.

4. D2, you can play a little safe with the first dart by going for the outside wire of the D2, if you go outside with the first you must go for it with the second. If you leave yourself double 1 with the last dart you will either aim straight at it or at the lower wire of the double.

5. S1 D2 is the best shot as you may hit a treble 1 with your first dart. If you went for S3 to leave D1 you may well hit the T3 and bust!

6. D3 is the obvious shot although many players prefer S2, D2.

7. S3 D2 is the traditional shot, the slight risk is a T3 with the first dart and busting.

8. D4 is the shot and you can afford to go right at it, see Golden Doubles under the heading of percentages at the bottom of this page.

9. S1 D4.

10. D5 is the shot, although some go S2 for D4.

11. S3 D4. An alternative is S7 D2, but the risk is a T7 with the first dart.

12. D6 is one of the doubles down the side of the board and is much favoured. A S6 however leaves D3 and this is not favoured at all.

13. Two options here, S5 D8, the risk is hitting a T5 with the first dart but if successful leaving a golden double if you hit S5. The alternative is going for S1 D6.

14. D7 is not a favoured double but if you need it with one dart in your hand whilst your opponent is on a double you will have to throw for it. If you have a little more time and space you my instead choose S6 for D4, or S10 for D2. Many players aim for the wire between S6 and S10 so as to double your target with the first dart!

15. S7 D4 is the standard out shot, others may choose S3, D6.

16. D8 a Golden Double!

17. S1 D8.

18. D9 or perhaps S2 D8, or even S6 D6.

19. S3 D8. If the first dart pops in the S19 then you have busted so a dart slightly closer to the S17 will be wiser.

20. D10.

21. S5 D8 or S1 D10, or even S9 D6.

22. D11, or if you have plenty of time S6 D8.

23. S7 D8, or S3 D10, or perhaps S15 D4.

24. D12.

25. S9 D8, S5 D10, S1 D12, S17 D4, a good shot out if you are up against it is S13 D6 as the darts are in the same area of the board

26. D13, or S6 D10, or S10 D8.

27. S11 D8, or if you fear not hitting the single then S19 or S7 to leave D4 or D10 respectively.

28. D14.

29. S13 D8 is the obvious though S9 D10 is an option.

30. D15, or S6 or S10 to leave D12 or D10 respectively.

31. S15 D8. An alternative is S11 D10, but you will be switching from one side of the board to the other.

32. D16, but if you are playing well against a friend the D6 D10 is a good extravagant low risk shot.

33. S1 D16, however if under pressure to get out S11, D11 is a good risk as you will be throwing two darts in the same area. S17 D8 is another option.

34. D17, S2 D16, but a reasonably safe way if you are twitchy with your first dart is S6 or S10 will guarantee you a dart at either D14 or D12 respectively.

35. S19 or S3 leaves you D8 or D16 respectively, there is no realistic alternative unless you like D10 a lot, S15 is the first dart.

36. D18. Again if you are playing well against a friend you could go D10 D8, if you hit S10 with the first dart D13 is not far away.

37. S5 D16, S1 D18, S9 D14 is a good shot as they are close together, there are other shots too.

38. D19, S6 or S10 leave D16 or D14 respectively.

39. S19 or S7 leaves D8 or D16 respectively. Again if the circumstances suit, S13 D13.

40. D20 Return to top.

41. S9 D16, S1 D20, S5 D18.

42. S6 or S10 is the safe shot as you have twice the area to shoot at with the first, perhaps nervous dart. S6 leaves D18. S10 leaves D16. S2 D20 is a less popular option, but S14 D14 has the benefit of throwing two darts in close proximity.

43. S11 D16 is good, but under a little tension either S7 or S19 or S3 leaves D12 or D20 or D18 respectively. Be aware that T19 busts your score.

44. S8 or S16 is a safe option to leave D18 or D14 respectively. Besides that S12 leaves D16. S4 D20 is OK, but S20 D24 runs the risk of a T20 with the first dart.

45. S13 D16 is the preferred way. Maybe S5 D20 or S9 D18 if these are your favourite double.

46. S6 or S10 with the first shaky dart to leave D20 or D18 respectively. S14 provides a route to golden D16.

47. S15 D16 is the most popular choice, but consider S19 or S7 with the first dart to leave S14 or S20 respectively. S11 D18 works too.

48. S16 D16, making sure that the first dart is not to close to the T16. S8 is close by so S8 D20 is also a good shot. For this reason it may be worth aiming for the wire between S8 and S16, so long as you don't get the wire.

49. S17 D16 is the common shot but there is a risk of hitting T17 and busting. A safer route is S9 D20.

50. Bullseye! Its worth it occasionally just for the fun, and sooner or later you will be forced to throw your last dart at the bull anyway. Some people go S18 D16, but again there is a risk of hitting T18. The safest shot with the first dart by far is a S10, T10, or even a slightly off target T6 will all provide a good double. D20, D10, and D16 respectively. The 14s also provide good shots out, a single leaves D18, a treble leaves D4, and for those who are a little more adventurous, the double leaves D11 just below.

51. S19 D16 is the standard shot, but runs the risk of busting on the first dart. S11 D20 is safer but you might or might not like D20.

52. S20 D16 runs the risk of a T20, but this is a favourite way for many. S12 or T12 leaves D20 or D8 so this is a good safe shot out. Others go for the S16 to leave D18.

53. S13 D20 is a safer shot than S17 D18 as a T17 leaves D1. T13 leaves D7 which leaves you a little more flexibility. This is a definite shot where you choose your preferred double.

54. S18 D18 is a good shot so long as you are not near the T18 with the first dart. 14s are interesting here, the single leaves D20, the treble leaves D6, and the double leaves D13 on the other side of the board if you fancy a bit of fun.

55. S19 D18 runs the risk of busting on T19, but S15 D20 is quite safe.

56. S20 runs the risk of busting on the treble, but it leaves D18 which may be your favourite. The more reliable shot is S16 or T16, a lightly loose dart may find a D16 or even T8. Even a S8 is not a disaster as you can aim in this area again on the second dart. All these shots besides S8 leave good doubles.

57. S17 D20, but I am sometimes tempted for S25 D16 if I am feeling frisky!

58. S18 D20, or T18 D2.

59. S19 D20.

60. S20 D20. This shot has a major risk and needs concentration on the first dart so as not to bust. 90% of your darts will be trained on the T20 so it is quite easy to slip into the treble with a lapse of concentration. I myself have busted 180 with a looping last dart. Faced with that situation again I would consider throwing the last dart at D14 to leave D16.

61. A common shot is S25 lo leave D18. This relies on a good first dart to leave a D18, but so long as the dart is a scoring dart you can still finish with a further single and a double. This is therefore a no risk nice shot out. Other shots are T15 D8, knowing that a S15 allows you to go one higher (S10) for a D18. T11 leaves D14, S11 leaves bull.

62. T10 D16, but a shot that few play is T18 D4. Both darts are in the same area of the board, and a slip into T4 can be followed by a S18 for D16. With only two darts remaining T12 leaves D13, S12 leaves bull.

63. T13 D12 is good, knowing that a S13 leaves bull. T9 D18 is not a bad shot as a S9 leaves S18 D18. T17 D6 is good for those who like the right hand side doubles, knowing that if you hit a S17, a S6 or S10 leaves D20 and D18 respectively.

64. Anywhere in the region of 8's or 16's is OK with the first dart, a treble guarantees a two darts left at a double. A S8 needs to be followed by S16 for D20, or a S16 requires either a S8 for D20, or a S16 for D16. D16 leaves D16, but D8 requires two further darts to be thrown.

65. This is a little different to 61 as a missed S25 has 5 x more chance of you requiring a treble with your next dart to leave a double. However a successful S25 leaves D20. T11 D16 is OK as a S11 can be followed by a dart next door in the S14 for D20. T15 D10 is a similar shot to the last as a S15 can be followed by a S10 for D20. A shot not often seen is T19 D4.

66. T10 D18, or perhaps T18 D6, as a S18 leaves S16 D16.

67. T17 D8, a S17 leaving the bull. Again a T9 is not a bad shot to leave D20, a S9 leaves S18 D18.

68. T20 D4, T12 D16. In the right mood a big S18 towards the double leaves bullseye to finish in two darts in style, or better still a dart slipped into D18 leaves D16 (only the thrower likes to see that).

69. This is a good 'un, especially if you are on top .......of your game, it can be most satisfying, and indeed te climax of the match. That reminds me of a comment Jason "The Cockney Jock" made to me after I thrashed him again. He said" I better go home now and have sex with my missus, at least I can come first at that". T19 leaves D6, S19 leaves bull (or S10 D20). T11 leaves D18, a dart in S11 still leaves another dart in a single to leave a double with the last.

70. T18 D8, or T10 D20. The risk with both these shots is a possible second dart at a S20, if possible where there is a choice avoid choosing a single in which a misdirected treble will but your shot out. So following a S18 a S12 is a the best percentage shot.

71. T13 D16, or T17 D10 is good. If you only hit a single in the correct number with the first dart then another single leads you to your double.

72. S20 D6, T12 D18, T16 D12, choose your double. All these shots allow a second single to leave a double.

73. T19 D8. T11 should be avoided as a S11 requires a treble to leave a dart at the double.

74. T18 D10, or T14 D16.

75. T17 D12, a S18 leaves a S18 for D20. S25 bullseye is a two dart finish that is most pleasing when you get it, but in most cases you will only go this way if you have two darts left and your opponent is on a reasonable finish.

76. T20 D8. This has to be the shot as 90% of your darts are thrown here and your arm should be conditioned to it. Other shots though are T16, D14, as a S16 leaves S20, D20.

77. T19 D10. Those who go T15 D16 run into trouble if they hit a S15 as they will need a treble to leave a double.

78. T18 D12. A slightly extravagant shot is for the 14's. A treble leaves D18, a single leaves 64, but a double leaves bullseye, or better still, another D14 followed by a D11 - I said it was extravagant.

79. T19 D11. A T13 with the first dart leaves D20, the risk is only hitting a single as a treble will be required with the second dart to leave a double with the third.

80. There are two common shots here, and both have reasonable arguments for each. T20, D10 is the correct shot for the better player as a S20 still leave a shot on that requires only another S20 followed by a D20. All of the darts are in the same area so no major adjustments to aim are required, but there is a risk of busting with a wayward second dart in the T20. The other option is to chase the golden double route of 16's, 8's, 4's.... . This option requires a treble 8 or 16 with one of the first to darts in order to get out. There is however no risk of busting. I would perhaps encourage a beginner or a person feeling the strain to consider this route. Return to top.

81. T14, D18, or T19, D12. A benefit of these two shots is that a single allows you a S25 to leave a double. Some of the better players nowadays will throw the first dart at the S25. If successful it guarantees a single dart to leave your chosen double. Now for a little radical thinking! Bearing in mind your first dart is likely on average your least accurate dart, a dart at the T16 may be a wise choice. If you hit the treble then a S1 leaves D16. A S16 with the first dart leaves 61 left, this leaves you realistically with two darts to finish. A S11 leaves bullseye, but a T11 leaves a D14. S25 leaves D20.

82. Bullseye, D16. A S25 leaves S17 D20. T14, D20.

83. T17 D16, A S17 leaves S16 bullseye if you have to finish in three, or T10 D18.

84. T20 D12. In days gone by some would go T16 D18.

85. T15 D20, or T19 D14.

86. T18 D16, or bullseye D18 if you’re feeling frisky.

87. T17 D18, a S17 leaves S20 bullseye.

88. T20 D14, or T16 D20.

89. T19 D16.

90. T18 D18 is the standard shot, but if you have to get out in three then T20 D15 might be the shot on the grounds that 2 x S20 leaves the bull with the last dart.

91. T17 D20. This is the area (91-95) in which the dart is often thrown for the bullseye/S25 for the better players. The logic is that a successful first dart leaves a single to leave a double with the last two darts. Also see logic with shot 81 above.

92. T20 D16.

93. T19 D18.

94. T18 D20.

95. T19 D19, or the second dart may be for a S6 to leave D16. Often I shoot for the T20 and finish with S3 D16.

96. T20 D18.

97. T19 D20.

98. T20, D19, or the second dart may be for a S6 to leave D16.

99. T20, S3 or S19 or S7 leaves a good double. This is the first shot out that can not be done in 3 darts.

100. T20 D20. If you are playing 301 double in and out, and your opponent hasn't started then a shot for 2 x bullseye is good.

101. T17 bullseye if you want to go out in two darts. But if you do not like leaving the bullseye very much, then a more consistent out shot is T20, S9, D16.
102. The conventional shot is T20, S10, D16. However T18 to leave 48 to finish is also OK.

103. A first dart towards the 20's could be disastrous here as a S1 means you can now not finish with three darts. T19, S6, D20 is the shot.

104. T20, leaves 44 to rip, if a two dart finish is required T18 bullseye is the shot.

105. T20, S13, D16. Hitting a S1 or S5 still leaves a shot on, by going downstairs you risk hitting a S3 leaving no shot on.

106. T20, S14, D16. As with the above shot, a dart downstairs in the S3 or S7 leaves no finish.

107. T19, with 50 to rip. A dart at the 20's could land in the S1 or S5could leave you with no finish on.

108. T20, S16, D16, if a two dart finish is required T18, bullseye allows for a dart to fall out.

109. T20, leaves 49 to rip, the slight risk is of hitting a S1 as no shot is left on if you do. A shot at T19 has the risk of hitting a S3 or S7 thus doubling your chances of recovering your shot.

110. T20, with 50 to rip.

111. T19 with 54 to rip, or T20 with 51 to rip, its personal choice really. S25 and bullseye leave D18 too

112. T20, S20, D16, but your second dart must not stray into the S20. A safer shot is T20, S12, D20. For those who prefer 19's or fancy a change, T19, S19, D18.

113. T19, S16, D20.

114. T20, S14, D20. T18 leaves 60 to rip, why risk busting with the second dart?

115. T20, S15, D20 is probably the best way as you are used to throwing your first dart at the 20’s. An alternate shot is T19, S18, D20.

116. T20, S16, D20, and as per 112 you can hit a S19 and T19 to leave a good double, in this case D20.

117. T20, S17, D20. However if I have the luxury of a good lead and I feel good then S25 or bullseye with the first dart, then the second dart at what ever you missed (you should now have scored 75), leaving D16.

118. T20, S18, D20. Some will be tempted to go T18 to leave 64, unless you like the bullseye then you will need a single or a double to go out on this shot.

119. There is only one realistic way, your first dart must be a single or a double 19 to leave 100 or 62. All other options require a treble, double, or a S25 to leave a finish after the first dart.

120. T20, S20, D20.

121. T20 to leave 61 to rip is the best shot. Bobby George for a while was called the Mickey Mouse of darts by Eric Bristow, despite the fact that Bobby had won many major trophies. One of the reasons why is because Bobby was not great with the maths so he devised logical shots out that were unconventional – this is one of them. Bobby used to throw his first dart towards the T14 or T11, knowing that a single would still leave him on a shot out. Bobby’s throwing style at the time, being ‘up and down in a straight line’ however meant that more often than not he would hit a treble with the first dart. The problem was that even if he did he would still need another treble to leave a double! Bobby continues to excel at the highest level.

122. T18, T12, D16. A S18 with the first dart allowed a T18 followed by the bull to finish.

123. The first dart must be at the 19’s as a S19 leaves T18, bullseye. A T19 leaves 66 to rip.

124. A dart at the 20’s is a must as S20 leaves T18, bullseye. A T20 leaves 64 to rip.

125. The better players nowadays will throw the first dart at the S25, so long as they hit that, a bullseye, a S15 or S18 they still have a shot on. The shot should be S25, T20, D20. Others may choose to go for the T15 to leave 80, or T18 to leave 71.

126. T19, T19, D6. This is the right shot as a S19 either with the first or the second dart still leaves a shot on for the bullseye. The first dart in a S20 however does not leave a finish on.

127. T20, T17, D8.

128. T18 is a must with the first dart as a dart in the S20 does not leave a finish with the remaining two darts. T18, T18, D10.

129. T19 must be the first dart as a dart hitting a S20 will not leave a shot out, whereas a S19 leaves T20 bullseye. T19, leaves 72 with two darts.

130. T20, T18, D16 if you will have another shot after this. T20, T20, D5, but you may choose a S20 with the second dart for bullseye. Another option for those who like the 19's is T19, T19, D8.

131. T20, T13, D16.

132. Keeping the shot on is important, it is for this reason many people go for the D25 with the first dart in order to leave 82. With two darts left, and the first one already in the 50 there is no need to change aim so why not go for another one. If you get the second bull then you have D16 to finish in great style! Now back to the real world, a ton here leaves a lovely finish of D16 for your next throw, and percentage wise this shot you will finish more quickly nine times out of ten. However the first option has the benefit of a S25 leaving a reasonable finish of T19, bullseye. You pays your money, you takes your choice, but the circumstance of the game may help with your selection.

133. T20, T19, D8.

134. T20, T18, D20, or T19, T19, D10.

135. Keeping the shot on is important, it is for this reason many people go for the S25 with the first dart in order to leave T20, bullseye. In order to leave a guaranteed shot on after the first dart then a treble must be hit. T20, T17, D12.

136. T20, T20 D8.

137. T20, T19, D20.

138. Famous finish for Keith Deller in the Embassy Final over Eric Bristow. T20, T18, D12. The shot before Eric refused a dart at the bull to win the leg thinking that Keith would not finish on 138. In effect he was saying to Keith that you are not good enough to get the shot, Keith proved him wrong and the psychological advantage swung to Keith in a big way.

139. T20, T19, D11, or T19 with the first dart leaves 82.

140. T20, T20, D10, or perhaps T18, T18, D16. Return to top.

141. T20, T19 or T15 to leave D12 or D18 respectively.

142. T20, bullseye, D16, or T20, T14, D20. Two T19's leave D14.

143. T20, T17, D16, or T19, T18, D16.

144. T20, T20, D12, or T20, T18, D18, or T20, T16, T18.

145. T20, T15, D20, or T20, T19, D14.

146. T20, T18, D16. There is an argument for staying with the T20 with the second dart even though it leaves you a lesser double. The argument is that it is easier to follow the first T20 than to switch to a T18, in this way you have more chance of leaving a double in the first place.

147. T20, T17, D18. T19, T18, D18 is alternate shot that requires less switching around the board.

148. T20, T20, D14, or T20, T16, D20, or just for a laugh T18, T18, D20.

149. T20, T19 D16.

150. Some people think I talk a load of these, well three here would be very handy. More often than not though would go T20, T18, D18, or T20, bullseye, D20. There is another alternative though T19, T19, D18.

151. T20, T17, bullseye, or T19, T18, bullseye.
152. T20, T20, D16. Nobody goes T17, T17, bullseye do they?

153. T20, T19, D18.

154. T20, T18, D20, or T19, T19, D20.

155. T20, T19, D19.

156. T20, T20, D18.

157. T20, T19, D20.

158. T20, T20, D19, or T18, T18, bullseye if you want to irritate your opponent.

159. No Finish Available, but T20, T20, leaves 39, so a S7 is a good shot with the last dart.

160. T20, T20, D20. It is of course possible to go bullseye, bullseye, D20 - but I ain't seen it done yet cowboy.

161. T20, T17, bullseye.

162. No Finish Available, but T20, T20, and a dart at 6's and tens guarantees your next throw is at a decent finish.

163. No Finish Available, but T20, T20, and a S7 or S19 or S3 leaves D12 or D20 or D18 respectively. Be aware that T19 busts your score. S11 leaves D16, but a treble leaves D5.

164. T20, T18, bullseye! Or, T19, T19, bullseye. Each shot has its merits.

165. No Finish Available, but two T20's can be followed by a S13, S9, or S5. A treble 13, 9, or 5 leaves a poor double. An alternative shot is T20, T19 which leaves 48 to go.

166. No Finish Available, but T20 followed by T20 must be followed by a shot at 10's and 6's, or at 14's.

167. T20, T19, bullseye.

168. No Finish Available, but after hitting two T20's be sure not to bust go for a big 8 or 16, and keep away from the treble 16 in particular.

169. No Finish Available, but if you hit the two T20's the last thing you want is a T17 going for the single. A S9 is the right shot.

170. Top of the shop, two T20's followed by the bull, there is never a reason to go safe with the last dart, this may be a once in your life time event!

As with 159, 162, 163, 168, and 169, there are no finishes available beyond 170. However from 171 to 230 with a single dart in your hand you should be aware of leaving yourself a shot out. A T19 with 230 left would not leave a finish, but a T20 would.