Introduction
Are you new to the world of darts and feeling lost in the sea of slang terminologies? Fear not! This article will guide you through the popular slang used in the darting community.
Bulls-Eye
The center of the dartboard which awards the most points. A common phrase is ‘hit the bulls-eye’ when a player successfully lands a dart in the center.
180
Scoring the maximum number of points with three darts, achieved by hitting three triple 20s. It’s a mark of skill and often celebrated with a shout of ‘one hundred and eighty!’
Leg/Match
A leg refers to a single round of darts, while a match comprises multiple legs. Winning a leg or match requires precision and strategy.
Checkout
The final throw required to finish a leg by hitting a specific combination of numbers on the dartboard. Players aim for a successful checkout to win the leg.
