128 Checkout
3-dart checkout
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Strategy
A high-pressure checkout. Hit T18, T14, D16 in sequence. Focus on the trebles first — if you miss, you may still leave yourself a workable finish. If your T18 lands in S18, you're left on 110 with 2 darts to go. A miss sideways into the 1 or 4 segments changes the equation significantly. If your T14 lands in S14, you're left on 60 with 1 dart to go. A miss sideways into the 11 or 9 segments changes the equation significantly. You'll encounter 128 frequently in competitive 501 and 301 play.
Alternative Routes
Besides T18 → T14 → D16, alternative routes include: T20 → T16 → D8. The best choice depends on which area of the board you're most confident in.
Pro Tip
Finishing on D16 is the gold standard in darts. If you miss into S16, you halve to D8. Miss D8 into S8? You're on D4. This cascading safety net is why top players always try to set up a D16 finish.
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