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The player throwing the darts is the "batter". Each dart thrown is the same as a pitch in baseball. Darts may be thrown overhanded, underhanded or both depending on league rules. Players throw darts towards the playing field from the pitcher's line at a distance of 25 feet. Where the dart lands on the board determines the outcome of each pitch.
Losing a game without scoring any points. Slop Darts that score, but not where you wanted them, also known as a scud. Smoke Break Another name for a game of darts. Spider The metal web that divides the dartboard into sections. Splash throwing two or more darts at the board at the same time. Hitting a scoring number that was not the intended target.
Through 2007, the WDF had held four majors which constituted the Grand Slam, until the Topic International Darts League and Bavaria World Darts Trophy were cancelled in 2008 following the withdrawal of the Dutch broadcasters SBS 6, when it was announced that PDC players, including Raymond van Barneveld, Jelle Klaasen, and Michael van Gerwen ...
Daniels was one of the first American players to seriously challenge British darters at their own game. In 1975 he participated in The Indoor League (Yorkshire television's) Champion of Champions Dart Tournament, contested by the best players from around the world. [ 5 ]
Vogelpik is the early version of the modern game of Belgian darts. Belgian darts has remained a very popular game in the south of The Netherlands and the Belgian community since the 18th century. It is not only relaxing but also helps to develop coordination skills, precision and self-control. Each player has a set of four darts.
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Lloyd won two more legs on checkouts of 130 and 121 as Taylor sealed a 9–7 victory on a 14-dart finish in leg 15 and a three-dart average of 106.44. [20] Taylor said Lloyd "seemed to take the darts off me" and commented that Nicholson would be a difficult opponent. [21] King and Jones played the last quarter-final.
With 542 total yards (including a team-high 47 yards rushing), Dart also set Ole Miss single-game and career records in that category. He surpassed Archie Manning's mark of 540 yards, set in 1969 ...