9
2-dart checkout
S1
→D4
SimpleSingle + Double
Strategy
A straightforward two-dart checkout: S1, D4. Hit the single to leave yourself on the double. If you miss D4 into S4, you're left on 4 — which is D2, keeping the pressure manageable. 9 is a common finishing score that appears in nearly every leg of 501 or 301.
Alternative Routes
The standard route S1 → D4 is the most commonly used combination for 9.
Pro Tip
D4 is positioned between D18 and D13 on the board. Practice this specific double to build confidence for match situations.
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