SmartDartCheckout 140 in darts
How to check out 140 to PDC standard: the recommended route, correct alternatives and plan B when a dart goes astray.
Recommended route
3 darts
Why this route? The route follows the PDC standard: press the score down with trebles first, then leave a comfortable double. The order matters — throw the setup dart first and you still have options after a miss.
Correct alternatives
Every route is mathematically correct (last dart = double). Pick the one whose segments suit you best:
After the first dart at Treble 20
The recommended route on 140 starts with Treble 20. What is left decides whether the visit still works — here are all three cases.
Treble 20 lands
80 remains — finishable with 2 darts via Treble 20, Double 10.
Only 20 instead of Treble 20
120 remains. Not possible with the darts left in this visit — better to set up a good rest for the next one.
The dart misses completely
140 remains. Not possible with the darts left in this visit — better to set up a good rest for the next one.
Knowing the route doesn't hit the double
Practise exactly these routes in the free checkout trainer — 3 difficulty levels, right in the browser, no download.
Can 140 be checked out with three darts?
Yes. The recommended route is Treble 20, Treble 20, Double 10. This page also lists correct alternatives in case other segments suit you better.
Which double should beginners aim for?
Most players set up double 16 (32 left) or tops (double 20, 40 left): both halve nicely after a narrow miss into the single bed. More important than the “perfect” double is practising the same favourite every time.
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