SmartDartCheckout 36 in darts
How to check out 36 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 18 — 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 18
The recommended route on 36 starts with Double 18. What is left decides whether the visit still works — here are all three cases.
Double 18 lands
The leg is finished.
Only 18 instead of Double 18
18 remains — finishable with one dart at Double 9.
The dart misses completely
36 remains — finishable with one dart at Double 18.
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 36 be checked out with three darts?
Yes. The recommended route is Double 18. 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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