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There are many different types of dart games to play, two of the most popular being “Cricket” and “01″. There are numerous versions of  “01″, like 301, 501, 601, 801, etc. No matter which variation of the game you decide to play, the basic rules of darts are the same. Here’s an overview of dart rules, some of the fundamentals as well as a few tips to keep your game on target.

Players
Darts is played between two people or two teams. All players are allowed up to nine pre-game throws to warm up before the game begins. To determine who starts the game, each person (or one person from each team) throws a dart. The one closest to the bulls eye gets the first turn.

Throw Line
Players cannot let their feet cross the throw line. Should a foot go over the line during a throw or if a foot crosses the line and then throws the dart, the points will not count. This throw cannot be redone.

Throws
Each player throws three darts in a turn. The dart must stay on the board for at least five seconds after the last dart is thrown in order for the point to be counted. If a dart falls to the floor or sticks to another dart on the board the points will not be counted.

Scoring
For darts that stay on the board, points are assigned based on which ring it rests in. The rings and their corresponding points are as follows:

The wedge (outer ring) - points equal the number that is indicated in the ring on the board
Double ring (the outer, narrow ring) - any number the dart hits, doubled
Triple ring (the inner, narrow ring) - any number the dart hits, tripled
Bulls eye - (the outer bull) - 25 points
Double bulls eye (the inner bull) - 50 points

Dart Throwing Tips
With darts, it’s all about the throw. Here are some basic tips to help you hit the bulls eye.

Stance - Posture is critical in getting an even and steady throw to your target. Resist lunging forward or even lifting a foot off the ground. Try to maintain a balanced and steady stance, keeping the throw isolated to the forearm, wrist and fingers.

Throw - With darts, try not to  throw them, rather place the dart right where you want it with a smooth and steady toss that follows all the way through to the target. Keep the dart level and avoid spin as you release to create the most efficient flight to the dart board.

For more dart rules and strategies, visit the Many Games of Darts: 01