SmartDartCheckout 161 in darts
How to check out 161 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 ends on the bullseye — for scores above 158 it's the only way to finish in three darts. Pros deliberately aim at the bull here instead of a double.
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 161 starts with Treble 20. What is left decides whether the visit still works — here are all three cases.
Treble 20 lands
101 remains — finishable with 2 darts via Treble 17, Bullseye.
Only 20 instead of Treble 20
141 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
161 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
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Can 161 be checked out with three darts?
Yes. The recommended route is Treble 20, Treble 17, Bullseye. 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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