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COACHING FOCUS
Outshots (2 and 3 Dart Finishes)
KEY CONCEPTS :
What are Outshots?
Outshots refer to the specific combinations of scores that allow a player to finish a leg by hitting a double or the bullseye with either two or three darts.
Why are They Important?
They decide the outcome of a leg or match.
Knowing outshots improves confidence under pressure.
Reduces wasted darts by following proven finishing routes.
DETAILS :
1. Start with Common Checkouts
Focus on popular two-dart finishes: 32 (D16), 40 (D20), 24 (D12).
Build to three-dart finishes: 170 (T20, T20, Bull), 167 (T20, T19, Bull), 164, etc.
2. Teach the Math Behind Them
Explain that all outshots must end on a double (or bull).
Show how subtracting the first dart changes the required finish.
3. Practice Methods
Ladder Drill: Start with 40, go down to 2, finishing each on a double.
Random Checkout Drill: Call out random finishes (61–170) for students to solve.
4. Mental Training
Visualize the preferred route before stepping to the oche.
Reinforce confidence in chosen routes to avoid hesitation.
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