The World Darts Championship is back, and with it, the captivating spectacle of skilled players battling it out on the oche. But for those new to the sport, one question often arises: why does a leg start at 501, not 500?
The answer lies in the very essence of the game's strategy and excitement. Starting at 501 forces players to utilize both odd and even numbers to reach their target, a double,[...] Read more » Why Darts Matches Start at 501: A Game Changer
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yeah, then players would only want to hit even numbers and then would be easier for them! we all know how popular is this game in some countries, lot of people go to watch live this big championships and fans can be crazy! its especially popular in UK and we have some young winners in this game!
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But why 501 instead of 500? Well, the main reason for starting with 501 is ultimately due to the double out rule, which dictates that players must finish the game by hitting a double to reduce their score to zero.
