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COUNTING
A key fundamental skill in playing Good Darts is the ability to rapidly calculate 
and select the best route to finish on a winning double. We encourage you to 
master this aspect of the game in the beginning stages of play. It is important to 
know what you need to throw on a given out before you actually develop the skill 
to accomplish a three dart out. If you have mastered counting, your technical and 
performance skills will catch up to your mind's expectations. If you are confused 
about what you need to throw, your mind will interfere with your ability to make 
accurate throws. Learn to count from the beginning. 
We have included out-charts showing suggested dart finishes from 170. As you 
become experienced in dart play, you will begin devising variations from our 
suggestions that are better for you. To master counting, we will take you through 
the process of learning outs as a step-by-step procedure.
Before beginning the study and practice of outs, complete the steps that follow: 
1. Learn the position of each number on the board. Check your 
learning by closing your eyes and creating a visual image of the 
dartboard. In your mind's eye, start with the 20 and move to the 
right and see if you can supply all the numbers around the board. 
When you can complete this visual exercise without error or 
hesitation you have learned the position of the numbers.
2. Learn the numerical value of all the doubles and triples.
3. Memorize all the possible multiples of American Cricket 
numbers. If you play and score a lot of Cricket games, it is 
essential you know all multiples up to 9x (the value of 3 
triples) the numbers of 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, and 15. 
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We have included visuals to help you with these initial tasks. If you are a 
beginning or a regular player who has never really focused on learning to count, 
you will benefit from this section. You will benefit greatly from a concentrated 
effort to learn the outs and to help work out your own preferred shots from 170 
down. You can do this by using our suggested breakdowns and practicing outs as 
separate games. When you master the skill of counting, the process will be almost 
automatic as you calculate your preferred shots from 170 down to the finish (in 01 
games). 
COUNTING