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Double 1 finishes (D1, 2)
Finishing on double 1? Below are the checkouts whose recommended route ends on double 1 (2), whether it is a double worth aiming for, what a miss leaves you, and how to hit it cleanly.
Checkouts that finish on double 1
These 2 checkouts have a recommended route ending on double 1 (2). Tap any score for its full finishing guide.
Why double 1 is an awkward finish
double 1 (2) is one of the less-favoured doubles to aim for. The problem is the miss: slip into the single 1 and you are left on an odd number, which you cannot halve — you have to throw a single first to bring it back to an even double. Good players avoid leaving 2 when a clean even number is on offer instead.
If you miss double 1
Double 1 (2) is the smallest target on the board. Slip into the single 1 and you are left on 1, which has no checkout at all — you would have to score back over it. This is exactly why you avoid being left on 2 when you can.
Tips for hitting D1
- Aim just below the wire so a dart that drops still lands in the double, not above it in the single.
- Throw at the same pace as your scoring darts — don't "guide" the finish.
- Know your miss: a slipped D1 leaves 1, so you already know your next dart before you throw.
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