71 Checkout
2-dart checkout
T13
→D16
MediumTreble + Double
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Strategy
A two-dart checkout: T13, D16. Hit the treble first to set up the double. If your T13 lands in S13, you're left on 58 with 1 dart to go. A miss sideways into the 4 or 6 segments changes the equation significantly. You'll encounter 71 frequently in competitive 501 and 301 play.
Alternative Routes
The standard route T13 → D16 is the most commonly used combination for 71.
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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