SmartDartCheckout 16 in darts
How to check out 16 to PDC standard: the recommended route, correct alternatives and plan B when a dart goes astray.
Recommended route
1 dart
Why this route? The route ends on Double 8 — one of the most popular finishes, because it halves nicely after a narrow miss: hit the single instead of the double and you're left on another even number.
Correct alternatives
Every route is mathematically correct (last dart = double). Pick the one whose segments suit you best:
After the first dart at Double 8
The recommended route on 16 starts with Double 8. What is left decides whether the visit still works — here are all three cases.
Double 8 lands
The leg is finished.
Only 8 instead of Double 8
8 remains — finishable with one dart at Double 4.
The dart misses completely
16 remains — finishable with one dart at Double 8.
Continue with the remaining score:
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 16 be checked out with three darts?
Yes. The recommended route is Double 8. 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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