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3 Dart out shots 170 - 136
out chart legendWithin this region you will always need 2 preparing trebles to get a chance at a double. These are the "real" high finishes. You won't see too many options here, 'cause most of the high finishes have only one solution.
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bingo! ;-) |
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* The bull option on the shot in brackets is not recommended if your opponent is on an out shot. But if you are not under pressure and have some skill on bulls it can give you a higher percentage to close with the next 3 darts. |
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* Like in the note for the 150 out shot the bull option here is not recommended if you are under pressure, but it will give you a higher percentage to go out in 6 darts. |
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* This option is not really recommended. If you don't hit T16 you will find yourself losing one dart for double preparation (think about it!). But if you have plenty of time this option is okay 'cause it will lead you to the perfect D16 route. |
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* Again we have a bull option here. It works just like the other two - increasing your 6 dart out percentage by sacrificing some 3 dart out percentage. This is some sort of "running gag" or repeated scheme you will often find when learning 01 out shots. |
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T20 - T20 - D25
[T20 - D25 - D20] *
[T20 - D25 - D16]*
3 Dart out shots 135 - 101
In this region most finishes need 1 treble and 1 single to prepare for a double. The exceptions are 134, 133 and 131. These still need 2 trebles for a double. On the other hand 107, 104 and 101 would need only 1 treble + bull, but it is not recommended to go for this option. Using all 3 darts leeds you to a "normal" double, giving a higher out percentage.
In this region I also make a first use of the (exp) option. This option should be favored by good players. For beginners or intermediate players it probably is too tough, but at least worth thinking about it.
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* This may sound a bit strange, but it is an option for those who are familiar with bull's eye and who like to place 2 darts in the same small target |
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*One of the most handy high finishes out there. Just 2 darts
on T20 -- hit once and you have Bull's eye left. Hit twice and go out on
D5. A great chance when you are under pressure. ** A more "conservative" way. It leeds you to a nice double, but you will need 2 trebles. Recommended only if you are not under pressure. |
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An ugly finish. Just compare it to 130 to find out why. The best way to handle it is to avoid it! For instance, if you are on 149 and have one dart left, go for 19 instead of 20. It's much better to have 130 than 129 left! |
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Same here as for 129. Avoid this ugly finish. |
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Surprised to play an even out with odd numbers? Think about it... this is one of the most handy out shouts once you realize that it has to be played via 19s! |
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* I admit this is a crazy variation. Just think about it and decide whether you want to go for T17 or bull with your 2nd dart. Both ways have their pros and cons. Again you should try to avoid 125. 126 is better! |
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Quite the same as 130 and 126. |
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Maybe the best known out shot... |
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A bad out. Much better to prepare 120. |
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You can often see this out played via 18s. Even John Lowe is known to do this. But don't follow that. If you don't understand why, read Ken Berman's article again and think about it! |
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Many players start this on the 19s. Don't do that! What happens is that when you hit S19 then you must go for T20 - D19. Hardly a nice shot. |
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Don't start this on 20s. It is likely that you will find yourself ending on the ugly D19. |
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Don't go for the bull if you have hit T20 with the first. Playing 18-D16 or 10-D20 has a higher percentage. |
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* Don't be shocked to play an odd number here! 4 19s with the first 2 darts will leave you D16. Isn't this a nice option? |
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* Don't go for bull's eye with the second dart. |
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* This can be a nice option 'cause you can throw twice at the same treble. |
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* Again a bull option to increase the 6-dart-out percentage. Not recommended if you are under pressure. |
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3 Dart out shots 100 - 91
From 100 down you can go out in 2 darts, with 99 as one exception. Anyway, although you can get these in 2 this section supposes that you have 3 darts for the out shot. If you have read the introduction to this out chart you know this makes sense.
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* in many out charts you will find the suggestion to go for T16 on 80 left. This is not recommended. Sure this path leads you to D16, but you will lose a dart if you don't hit the treble. Think about it! |
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I've seen people going for T18 on this shot, thus sacrificing a 2-darts out possibility for a better double than D19. For me this doesn't make much sense. 2 darts at an ugly double are better than 1 dart at a good one if you are under pressure. |
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The numbers from 95 to 91 are a very interesting section. The reason is the "bull option" you have here. Start with the bull and you have the chance to get them without hitting a treble. That's the good news. The bad news is that you will have to go out with double bull. This is not a variation I would recommend to beginners or intermediate players, but for everyone else it's the way you should choose when under pressure!
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92 is a number which many players will strictly refuse to play via the bull option. It's understandable: you have 2 darts at T20 to get on a nice double. But again, you need a treble. Personally I like to choose my shot at 92 on the form of the day. If I feel confident I go for the bull option. If not, I go for the more "conservative" T20 shot. |
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3 Dart out shots 90- 81
The numbers from 81 to 90 can be shot out by either a treble plus a "normal" double or by 2 singles and bull's eye. From 81 to 85 there is an option to sacrifice the possibility of a 2-dart out for getting on a "normal" double, but you have to start on bull for this. 82 should be played via bull only.
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going out on D15 might sound disgusting on first thought, compared to the "normal" T18 - D18 option. But with the latter you are required to hit at least one treble, while the T20 - D15 option lets you go out without absolutely needing a treble. Therefore, if you need this out shot, avoid T18. Only if you have the time for percentage play you should use the T18 - D18 path. * this is sometimes played, but hardly to recommend. Two darts on bull are a hazard: beginners will hardly hit 2 bulls, and expert/pros are likely to hit a double bull with the 2nd dart, leaving no double for the 3rd. A stupid variation in my opinion. |
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* most out charts will recommend T16 - D20 on 88 left. But this is absolutely wrong. Think about it! Even with plenty of time I wouldn't recommend going for treble 16 here. |
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* This bull option is not only percentage play. You sacrifice the chance for getting 2 darts on a double, but you get the chance to play for a normal double if you hit bull + a single. A very good option for percentage play, but the question remains if it is worth a try when you have to check out 85. I used it for a couple of times, but I'm still not sure if it really makes sense (except for percentage play). |
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* this is one of my personal favorites. I have included it into my "standard outshots", with good success. However, I can understand if you are disgusted by it. In percentage play I consider it almost a must. If I hit the bull's eye with the first dart I like D25 - 2 - D16 in percentage play. |
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* just like 85. |
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That's standard. Don't be afraid of the bull, even if you are a beginner. This out will teach you to forget your bull scares. |
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* just like 85 and 83... |
3 Dart out shots 80 - 61
The finishes from 61 to 80 are extremely important. Firstly, because you will have to play them very often. Secondly, because they are relatively easy to hit. If you get a treble with your first dart then you will always have two darts, almost always on a good double. If you don't hit a treble with your first dart then you will get one dart on a double with two singles. If you are puzzled by all this finishing jungle so far and are looking for a starting point then choose this region.
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* this is the most common error you will find in out charts. You simply lose a dart compared to starting on T20 . Only recommended if you are well in front and love to prepare for D16. |
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* although T19 will lead you to the odd D11 you should avoid the T13 option. You will lose a dart for the finish, and it also makes no sense in terms of percentage. Again many out charts are wrong here. |
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Only way. T14 - D18 is recommended now and then, but again this makes you lose a dart. |
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* this looks nice, but wastes a dart. If you want to use it for percentage play then the same comment as for 80 left played over T16 applies here. |
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* this interesting variation was suggested by Greg Lewis. Good under high pressure: you can miss 16 on both sides and have still a chance without needing a treble. |
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* this is a clear "second choice". Not wrong, but D16 is much better than D10. |
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a handy finish. Lots of good options. Choose what you prefer. |
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* same as 74 via T18. |
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* this option is often neglected, but I don't really understand why. Of course by hitting 20 with your first dart you will have 48 left, which lets you play the "wedge game" 8/16 - D20/D16. But give the T12 option a try. I use it now and then, and with good results. |
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* this is a classic expert/pro option. Many good players like to play it that way 'cause it leads either directly to D8 or to D16. If you are not good on bulls you should avoid it (or practice bulls! ;-) ). |
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* that's the standard way. The only danger is to hit a useless double bull with the first dart. Therefore I prefer the percentage options, but of course only if I have enough time! |
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* only if you REALLY prefer the D20/D10 path! |
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