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The single is the most abundant scoring area on the dartboard — the large wedge-shaped sections of each number that score face value. Each number has two single areas: the larger one between the outer bull and the treble ring, and the smaller one between the treble ring and the double ring. Together, they make up the majority of the board's surface area. Singles might seem unglamorous compared to trebles and doubles, but they're incredibly important in darts strategy. During checkouts, you often need to hit a specific single to set up a double finish. For example, on 45, you need S13 to leave 32 (D16), or S5 to leave 40 (D20). Accurate single-hitting during checkouts is what makes the difference between a clean finish and a messy one. The large single area is also your safety net when aiming at trebles. When you aim at T20, the most likely "miss" is the large single 20 (scoring 20). This isn't great, but it's far better than drifting into 1 or 5. In percentage terms, the single area acts as a cushion for near-misses. In cricket, singles are how you start closing numbers — each single counts as one of the three marks needed to close. A single isn't exciting, but three singles close a number just as effectively as a treble. For new players: don't underestimate the value of consistently hitting singles. A visit of three single 20s (60 points) is a solid club-level score. As your accuracy improves, those singles will start finding the treble ring naturally. Accuracy starts big and gets refined down to smaller targets over time.