What is a darts average?
The headline darts average is normally a three-dart average. It shows how many points a player would score per visit if the same scoring rate continued.
Leg average
A leg average uses all points and darts from a single leg. Finishing 501 in 18 darts gives an average of 83.50.
Match average
A match average combines every point scored and every dart thrown across the match. Do not simply average separate leg averages because legs may contain different numbers of darts.
Do missed doubles and bust darts count?
Yes. Missed doubles count as darts thrown. Darts thrown during a bust visit also count, while the scoring value of that visit is reset under the game rules.
First-nine average
The first-nine average measures only the first nine darts of a leg. It helps separate early scoring power from the effect of checkout attempts.
How to improve a darts average
- Reduce wild low-scoring visits before chasing more 180s.
- Practise grouping around large single targets.
- Improve doubles so fewer non-scoring darts are added at the end of legs.
- Track trends over several sessions rather than one unusually good or bad match.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 60 average good?
For many recreational players, a consistent 60 average is a meaningful standard. Context and consistency matter more than one isolated score.
Why does my average drop near a finish?
Missed doubles add darts without adding points, so checkout performance strongly affects the final average.
Should I compare only match averages?
Use both match average and first-nine average. Together they show scoring and finishing more clearly.