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Improvement with receipts

Latest article How High to Hang a Dartboard: Measure 5 ft 8 in to the Bull Feature • 21 September 2026 • 2 min Read it

Recent work. From the desk.

Darts Journalist covers improvement: routines that provably move averages, the mechanics of a repeatable throw, and holding a dart steady when the leg matters.

How Do You Score in Darts? Board Values and 501 Explained How to Play Baseball Darts: Rules & Scoring Dartboard Setup: Height, Distance & Mounting Darts Training App Features That Matter

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Recent articles

Feature • 20 September 2026 • 3 min How Do You Score in Darts? Board Values and 501 Explained Learn singles, doubles, trebles, bullseyes, 501 subtraction, double-out and busts, with worked scoring examples and a trackable practice drill. Read article Feature • 15 September 2026 • 8 min How to Play Baseball Darts: Rules & Scoring On a conventional board, play nine innings with three darts each, targeting 1–9 in order; singles, doubles and trebles score 1, 2 and 3 runs. Read article Feature • 14 September 2026 • 11 min Dartboard Setup: Height, Distance & Mounting Set the bullseye at 68 in, then measure from the installed board face: 7 ft 9.25 in for steel tip or a commonly used 8 ft for soft tip. Read article Feature • 13 September 2026 • 13 min Darts Training App Features That Matter Prioritise focused drills, repeatable tests, actionable statistics, quick score entry, solo pressure play, and dependable access to your history. Read article
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Coverage

What we write about

  1. 01 Practice Routines Structured games with scoring — so practice produces a number, not a feeling.
  2. 02 Throw Mechanics Stance, grip, and release — building a throw that repeats under pressure.
  3. 03 The Mental Game Doubles nerves and match-play psychology, treated as a trainable skill.