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Left on 56? The recommended route is 16 D20, finishing on double 20 (40). Below are the best ways to take 56 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 16 D20
  2. T8 D16
  3. T16 D4
  4. T12 D10

When you land on 56

56 is a classic two-dart finish. Throw 16 (16) to leave 40, then double 20 (40). You will often see 56 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. 16
  2. D20
Other routes
  1. T8
  2. D16
  1. T16
  2. D4
  1. T12
  2. D10

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best checkout for 56?
The recommended way to check out 56 is 16 D20, finishing on double 20 (40).
How many darts do you need to finish 56?
56 is a 2-dart finish: 16 D20.
Are there other ways to finish 56?
Yes — alternatives include T8 D16; T16 D4; T12 D10.
Is 56 a bogey number?
No — 56 has a clean 2-dart double-out finish (16 D20).

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