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Darts training plan for beginners

A plan that builds technique, scoring and Doubles in a sensible order

Without a plan you throw at the 20 for hours and wonder why the Doubles won't go in. This four-week plan takes 30 minutes three times a week and builds technique, scoring and Checkouts step by step. Every session has a goal and a number you write down.

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Structure of each session (30 minutes)

Four weeks

  1. Week 1: Technique

    Grip, stance, follow-through. Scoring part: 10 visits at the 20, write down the points. Doubles: D20, D16, D8, ten darts each, write down the hits.

  2. Week 2: Scoring

    Scoring part: 10 visits at the 20 and 10 at the 19, note the Average per visit. Doubles: Around the Clock on the Doubles from D1 to D20, count your darts.

  3. Week 3: Checkouts

    Scoring part: the 121 game (from 121 down to zero in a maximum of 9 darts). Doubles: Checkout cards with ten random remaining scores between 40 and 100.

  4. Week 4: Match

    Scoring part: 5 visits at the 20, 5 at the 19, 5 at Treble beds of your choice. Doubles: D20/D16/D8 against the clock. Match: best of 5 Legs, note the Average.

What you note down

Three numbers per session are enough: points from ten visits at the 20, hits from thirty darts at Doubles, the Average of the last Leg. After four weeks you'll see a curve. The Average grows slowly, the Double rate quickly – and that's exactly what wins Legs.

After the four weeks

Repeat the plan with tougher targets (Treble instead of single, more darts at Doubles, longer Legs) or move on to club training, where the drills are played against opponents. Online darts on DartCloud is ideal for the match part of every session: real opponents, automatic scoring, Average in your stats.

Example of a session in week 3

  1. 5 minutes warm-up: 30 darts at the 20 without scoring
  2. 10 minutes scoring: five visits each at T20, T19 and T18, note the total
  3. 10 minutes Checkouts: check out 61, 81 and 101 ten times each, count your darts
  4. 5 minutes Double round: hit D20, D16, D10 and D8 once each, note your attempts

Common reasons why plans fail

After the first four weeks you repeat the plan with higher targets: more hits per drill, fewer darts per Checkout, one more favourite Double. Every eight weeks a tournament or an online game shows whether the training holds up under pressure.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I practise darts?

Three times a week for 30 minutes each is ideal for beginners; regularity beats duration.

What should I practise first as a beginner?

A repeatable throw, then scoring on the 20 and straight away the Doubles 20, 16 and 8.

How do I measure my progress?

Points from ten visits at the 20, Double hits out of thirty darts, Average per Leg; note all three numbers for every session.

Can I follow the plan on my own at home?

Yes. For the match part, online darts on DartCloud helps, with real opponents and automatic scoring.

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Legs against real opponents with camera, Average in your stats.

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