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How do I decide who throws first?

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Using the traditional rules, both of you would throw a dart at the board. Whoever's dart is closest to the center would go first.

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How high is the dartboard from the ground?

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Standard height from the floor to the bullseye on the dartboard is 5 feet 8 inches, while the oche (distance between the front of the board and the toeline) should measure 7 feet 9.25 inches.

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Does player 1 remove her three darts before player 2 begins?

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Yes. After every turn, the player removes their three darts for the next player.

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If player 1 closes out, will players 2 and 3 still get their throw?

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No. In league rules, if you're playing 2-player, then it's done. If you're playing 4-player, then it's two teams and the same result.

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What happens if a player goes past zero when playing darts?

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They "bust" and return to the score they had before they began that round, losing any darts remaining in that turn.

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How many feet away from the board do you have to be to throw?

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8 feet from the front of the board. Drop a plumb line from the bulls eye and measure from there.

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What is the distance of the player from the board?

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Between 7 1/2 and 8 feet.

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How can I measure the distance between the floor and the board and between me and the board?

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A tape measure is likely best because it can be pulled out a long way. If that's not possible, use a rule and keep count of how many ruler lengths you have to make from the floor to the board.

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What does closing out mean in darts?

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Winning, or the score going down to zero. If you go past zero though, you can "bust".

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If I need 18 points to win, will I have to hit the the 9 in the outer red and green or can I hit the 9 twice in the black or tan with my last two darts?

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You need to hit the 9 in the outer red and green because in darts you need to finish on a double or on the bullseye.

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