What do you need for a 9 dart finish?

Although many other combinations are possible, the traditional nine-dart finish requires a score of 60 (treble 20) with each of the first six throws: that is, with the first two shots of three. That leaves 141 to score on the final shot (of three darts), known as the outshot.

How many 9 dart finishes ever?

There have been 344 nine-dart finishes in PDC history since 1999. 2020 saw 29 nine-dart finishes, though only Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen have ever been able to hit two nine-darters in the same game.

Why do dart players go for 19?

Players have always used the treble 19 bed for a ‘cover shot’ when the treble 20 is blocked by their first or second darts, especially if their darts tend to enter the board at a steep angle.

What is harder a 9 darter or a 147?

To get a 147 in snooker requires 15 reds, with 15 blacks, and then all six of the colours. A total of 36 shots without a mistake. A nine-dart finish by its very nature only requires 9 shots. You’ve got a ratio of 4:1 straight away.

Is a 147 harder than a 9 darter?

Where do you aim in darts?

To aim a dart you must bring it up to your dominant eye and make a direct line of sight between your eye, the dart, and your target before throwing. This may require you to adjust your stance or reposition yourself along the oche depending on your target or the location of other darts in the dartboard.

How much is a bullseye in darts?

The outer bullseye ring is worth 25 points and the inner circle (or double bull) is worth 50. Once a player has opened or closed all the required numbers and bull and has equal or more points than his opponent, that player wins.

What is a nine dart finish in darts betting?

For darts betting fans, the nine dart finish is a popular pick – whether that is for a player to hit the perfect leg in a set, match or game. The sport has evolved somewhat since John Lowe notched the first televised nine darter in 1984, with fans almost expecting a perfect leg every time one of the top players opens with a 180.

Is there a nine-dart finish in PDC?

However, there is a nine-dart finish tradition that has been left in place. A player will be inducted into the PDC Nine-Dart Club if they successfully complete the perfect leg. If a player hits a nine darter in a non-televised event, they are awarded a Silver Pin Badge.

Who was the first player to record a 9 dart finish?

John Lowe is credited with being the first player to record a 9 dart finish at a televised event, with the Englishman recording a perfect leg at the 1984 World Matchplay. Meanwhile, Premier League Darts is the top darts event for televised 9 dart finishes.

What is a 9 darter in snooker?

Like the greatest 147 snooker breaks, the nine dart finish is the ultimate achievement. There may be 3944 unique ways to hit the perfect leg but that does not make it any easier. You have to be incredibly talented at the oche to hold your nerve and only the best darts players will record a 9 darter.