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T17D18

87 is a two-dart finish. The standard route is Treble 17, Double 18.

  • 2darts minimum
  • 338possible routes
  • D18finishing double
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Numbers show the order of each dart

How to check out 87, dart by dart

  1. T17Treble 17 scores 51, leaving 36.
  2. D18Double 18 scores 36 to win the leg.

What if you miss?

Most misses land in the single bed of the number you were aiming at. This is where you'd be left, and how to finish with the darts you have.

Aiming atHitLeavesDarts leftThen throw
T1717 702 T18D8
D1818 181 D9

Finishing on Double 18: a single 18 leaves 18, which is still a one-dart finish on Double 9. That is why even doubles are preferred.

Alternative routes

  • T19D15
  • T2011D8
  • T1914D8
  • T207D10
  • T181D16

Two-dart options

  • T17D18
  • T19D15

Three-dart options

  • T2011D8
  • T1914D8
  • T207D10