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Bullseye finishes (double bull, 50)

Finishing on the bullseye? The bull (50) is the only double in the centre of the board. Below are the checkouts whose recommended route ends on the bull, why it is an all-or-nothing target, and how to play the miss.

Checkouts that finish on the bullseye

These 13 checkouts have a recommended route ending on the bullseye (50). Tap any score for its full finishing guide.

Why aim for the bullseye

The bullseye (50) is special: it is the only one-dart finish for 50 and the heart of every big checkout — 100 (T20, the bullseye), 110, 167 and the famous 170 (T20, T20, bull). There is no double to slip into, so it is an all-or-nothing target. Strong players go at the bull only when the maths leaves no friendlier double, then commit to it fully.

If you miss the bull

Going at the bull to finish? Slip into the single bull (25) and you are left on 25 — a one-dart finish next visit, or split it (9, then double 8). Miss the centre entirely and you stay on 50 for your next dart, so a clean miss never costs you the leg.

Tips for hitting the bull

  • Aim small: pick the exact centre, not "the red", so a tight group still finds 50.
  • Keep the same routine you use for trebles — the bull rewards a repeatable action, not extra effort.
  • If two darts at the bull miss, take the single bull to leave 25 rather than forcing a third.

Frequently asked questions

Which checkouts finish on the bullseye?
13 checkouts have a recommended route ending on the bullseye, including 50, 95, 98, 101, 104.
How many points is the bullseye worth?
The bullseye is worth 50 points and counts as a double, so you can finish on it when you have 50 left.
Is the bullseye a good double to aim for?
The bull is an all-or-nothing finish with no double to slip into, so aim for it only when the maths forces it.

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