Plan the route before dart one
Confirm your ideal first dart and your fallback line before you step to the oche.
Darts Checkouts and Finish Routes
Find the best checkout routes, safer alternatives, and practical finish advice from 170 down to the most common doubles.
- Standard routes
Find proven baseline routes you can repeat under normal match pressure.
- Safer options
Switch to lower-risk lines when the ideal route becomes low percentage.
- Missed-dart alternatives
Recover after a miss without losing control of the visit or the next leave.
- Beginner-friendly guidance
Use beginner-friendly guidance to choose practical routes faster.
How to Use This Checkout Hub
Use this page based on what you need right now: browse by remaining score, start from easier finishes, study featured examples, or jump straight to route strategy.
Start with Beginner Finishes
Practical doubles and under-100 routes you can learn first.
Start beginner pathBrowse by Score Range
Find checkout options based on the exact total you have left.
Jump to rangesStudy Featured Routes
Use curated high-pressure and matchplay examples to sharpen decisions.
View featured routesLearn Checkout Strategy
Safer routes, miss recovery, bogeys, and preferred doubles in one place.
Open strategy guidesBrowse by Score Range
Use your remaining score to find the most relevant checkout range quickly, then open the route guides that fit your current visit.
161–170 finishes
Highest three-dart checkouts. These routes usually require two trebles and clean pressure management on the last dart.
Explore range141–160 finishes
Power-finishing zone where route choice matters as much as scoring. Small misses often turn finish attempts into setup turns.
Explore range121–140 finishes
Classic televised checkout range. Multiple valid routes exist, so choosing by your preferred double is often the best move.
Explore range101–120 finishes
Transitional range between heavy scoring and controlled finishing. One strong first dart can still leave a simple two-dart close.
Explore range81–100 finishes
Beginner-friendly improvement range where setup logic and double preference become easier to train consistently.
Explore range61–80 finishes
Frequent matchplay checkouts. Smart first-dart choices can turn pressure darts into repeatable doubles.
Explore range41–60 finishes
Control zone where shot discipline beats power. Routes are often about leaving your strongest one-dart double.
Explore range2–40 finishes
Most common one-dart and two-dart closes. This is the foundation zone for leg-winning consistency.
Explore rangeHow Checkout Thinking Works
Checkout routes are small decision trees: choose a path before dart one, protect strong leaves, and adjust fast when the first dart misses.
Protect a good double
Choose targets that keep a comfortable finishing double in play, not only the fastest route.
Adapt after misses
If dart one misses, switch quickly to the best available route instead of forcing the original line.
Leave controllable numbers
When a finish is unlikely, shape the visit to leave a score you can attack confidently next turn.
Featured Finish Routes
These featured routes are curated examples across different checkout situations: high-pressure showcases and practical match finishes you will see often.
High-pressure showcase finishes
Use these routes to train composure, switching, and miss-adjustment under pressure.
Practical matchplay finishes
Use these examples to build repeatable doubles and cleaner leg-closing habits.
Learn Checkout Strategy
Start with these four core guides, then use the secondary links for specific miss-recovery and leave optimization work.
Checkout Chart
This checkout chart turns raw score numbers into practical finish decisions. Use it to plan routes, adjust after misses, and protect preferred doubles.
Open guideBogey Numbers in Darts
Bogey numbers are scores that cannot be finished in three darts under standard double-out rules. Knowing them prevents tactical dead ends and wasted darts.
Open guideBeginner Checkouts
Beginners improve fastest by focusing on repeatable doubles and clear setup patterns. This guide prioritizes practical finishes over flashy low-percentage routes.
Open guideSafe vs Aggressive Checkout Routes
Safe routes protect reliable doubles and reduce bust risk. Aggressive routes chase faster finishes but can collapse if the first dart misses. Strong players switch between both on purpose.
Open guideCheckouts FAQ
What is a checkout in darts?
A checkout is the exact sequence of darts used to finish a leg by reaching zero with a valid final double in standard double-out matchplay.
What is the highest possible checkout?
170 is the highest possible checkout in one visit, commonly routed as T20, T20, Bull.
Why can't some scores be finished?
Some totals are bogey numbers in three-dart, double-out logic, meaning no legal route can finish them in one visit.
When should you aim for bull?
Aim bull when it is part of a strong route with good miss outcomes. If 25 creates awkward leaves, a non-bull route is often better.
What is a bogey number?
A bogey number is a remaining score that cannot be checked out in three darts under standard double-out rules.
Should beginners always use the standard pro route?
Not always. Beginners usually improve faster with routes that protect preferred doubles and reduce arithmetic and bust pressure.