10 minutes Doubles Practice

Commit to your line before you throw

Most missed doubles aren't accuracy problems — they're commitment problems. You aim at D16, then second-guess mid-throw and pull into D8. Pick your double, pick your entry point, and throw with conviction. A confident miss beats a hesitant one.

Track which doubles you miss most

Don't practice all doubles equally. Track your checkout percentage by double in Dartsva. If D20 is 40% but D16 is 15%, you know exactly where to spend your time. Most players over-practice the doubles they're already good at.

Common mistake: aiming at the whole double

"Just hit the double" is not a target. Pick a specific segment within the double — the inside edge, the wire, the bed. A specific target gives your brain something to lock onto.

How to progress

When you're hitting 4/5 on Doubles 16–20 in practice, add pressure. Play Bob's 27 with a target score (finish above 15). Once that's consistent, move to Pressure Doubles where one miss resets your streak.