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Entry fees
To enter a professional event you must pay an entry fee that is set by the organizing committee of the event you wish to enter. Tournaments may be open to all comers or by invitation only. Invitational tournaments are created to attract the highest level of dart player.
Regulation dart lane setup
Each dart lane will consist of a sisal dartboard with a metal web to separate the scoring areas of the board. The board will be mounted with the bulls eye at exactly 68 inches from the floor. You will throw from a throwing line that is exactly 7 feet, 9-1/4 inches from the face of the board. You may not step beyond the throwing line while throwing each dart. A scoring area will be provided at the right side of the board clear of your lane.
Order of play
You are allowed three darts per turn. Play begins as you and your opponent throw a single dart at the bulls eye to determine who will play first. Closest to the bulls eye goes first. If the dart of both players enters the center bull ring a subsequent throw is required until one prevails. Prior to the bull throw you are allowed nine warm up darts.
Typical professional games
As a singles event player you will play the traditional game of 301. In this game your score begins with 301 points and must be reduced to exactly zero. A doubles event would begin with 501 points and reduce to zero with each doubles team alternating throwing turns. Each game or match consists of three games, or legs. First to reach two wins moves on.
Scoring
As a singles event player you will play the traditional game of 301. In this game your score begins with 301 points and must be reduced to exactly zero. A doubles event would begin with 501 points and reduce to zero with each doubles team alternating throwing turns. Each game or match consists of three games, or legs. First to reach two wins moves on. It is possible to throw a perfect game of 301 with nine darts.
Advancing in play
Win your match and you will advance to the next round until a final pair wins through to a final match. Singles finals in professional events are decided by best three out of five games. Prize money is award by finishing place. Doubles teams split prize money equally.