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52 Checkout

Left on 52? The recommended route is 12 D20, finishing on double 20 (40). Below are the best ways to take 52 to zero, what to do if you miss, and when this finish comes up.

Ways to finish

Every recommended three-dart route to take this score down to zero, finishing on a double.

  1. Recommended 12 D20
  2. T4 D20
  3. 20 D16
  4. T12 D8

When you land on 52

52 is a classic two-dart finish. Throw 12 (12) to leave 40, then double 20 (40). You will often see 52 after a strong opening visit, so it pays to know the route by heart.

If you miss

Your finishing dart is D20 (40). Slip inside to the single 20 and you are left on 20 — finish on double 10. Miss outside the wire and you stay on 40 for your next dart, so you never lose the double.

Try it yourself

Change the score or the darts you have in hand to see other finishing routes.

Darts in hand
Best checkout
  1. 12
  2. D20
Other routes
  1. T4
  2. D20
  1. 20
  2. D16
  1. T12
  2. D8

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best checkout for 52?
The recommended way to check out 52 is 12 D20, finishing on double 20 (40).
How many darts do you need to finish 52?
52 is a 2-dart finish: 12 D20.
Are there other ways to finish 52?
Yes — alternatives include T4 D20; 20 D16; T12 D8.
Is 52 a bogey number?
No — 52 has a clean 2-dart double-out finish (12 D20).

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