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Road to 40 Average

A 6-week structured program to take your game from 30 to 40 average.

Built for players roughly 30–40 three-dart average, across 6 weeks. Run the Gauntlet in Dartsva to confirm your level, then assign this plan and follow guided sessions with fast scoring and progress tracking.

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How to train for 30 → 40 average

Turn rough 30 averages into a credible 40: structured weeks, fast scoring in the app, and sessions sized for real life, so you can show up to pub games and local league night with real confidence at the oche, not hope and a prayer.

If you're near a 30 three-dart average, this six-week plan is your clearest path up. Week one is foundation work, entry, scoring structure, grouping, checkouts, and match legs, spread across 3–5 practice days (quality beats cramming every night). From week four onward you add structured 121 finishing and heavier 501 legs as your outshots and setup shots sharpen. The Workouts explained section covers Bob's 27 and other session types in the app. Dartsva guides each session, logs your scoring visits, and helps you rehearse playing under pressure so muscle memory shows up when it counts.

Plan snapshot

From (avg)

30

Toward (avg)

40

Duration

6 wk

Access

Free

This plan is free to assign and follow. Other Dartsva features may still be premium, check pricing when you sign up so nothing surprises you later.

Why this tier matters

Moving from the low 30s toward 40 is about cleaner visits and checkouts that work in real legs, not solo practice heroics.

Six-week program from typical casual level toward a solid 40 three-dart average.

KP

If you're new to structured practice or you've been hovering near a thirty average, Road to 40 is built so each week stays finishable first. I care what actually moves your numbers at the oche, not just that you put the hours in.

Kevin Peters

Founder, Dartsva. Former county league competitor. I design these plans from real match stats and checkout data, not generic PDFs.

6 weeks. 30 minutes a day. From a 30 average to a 40.

Three to five practice sessions a week, each built around 501 legs, checkout ladders, and grouping drills. Your average moves when you do the work.

YOUR PLAN

Road to 40 Average

6-week block

Matched to your average band

Entry, scoring, grouping, checkouts, and match play sequenced so practice fits real weeks, not fantasy volume.

Simple

How to get started

Training should feel straightforward, here’s the flow from zero to your first completed week.

1

Choose your plan

Pick the band that matches your current three-dart average and the milestone you want next, first event or new PB.

TRAINING PLANS

Road to 40 Average

Matches your goal band

Road to 50 Average

Next step up when you're ready

2

Open Dartsva

Create an account (or log in), run the Gauntlet if you haven’t yet, then assign the plan from your dashboard.

DASHBOARD

New here? The Gauntlet estimates your level, then you assign a plan from the same place.

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3

Follow each session

You’ll see today’s workout, estimated time, and game type. Tap through, enter scores fast, and move on when you’re done.

TODAY'S WORKOUT

Fat 20: Scoring structure

~30 min

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fat-20

In-app scoring: tap each dart, totals update without leaving the flow.

4

Track the trend

Stick with the weekly rhythm, watch averages and checkout patterns move, and adjust only when the plan says you’re ready for the next phase.

3-DART AVERAGE (LAST 30D)

41.2 ↑

Checkout success

38%

Before you start

Run the Gauntlet once

It's a short in-app assessment so we know your level and can recommend the right plan. You'll see targets, scoring, and a grade-style readout, no jargon wall, just a clear snapshot.

Welcome to Dartsva! 🎯

Let's assess your current skill level to create a personalized training plan

The Gauntlet Assessment

We'll ask you to throw:

• 9 darts at T20 (Triple 20)

Tests your scoring power

• 9 darts at D16 (Double 16)

Tests your finishing ability

• 3 darts at Bullseye

Tests your precision

Don't worry if you miss! This is just to establish your baseline. We'll create an 8-week plan to help you improve.

Week 1 at a glance

Week one has six session types, aim for 3–5 practice days per week, not six heavy nights in a row. Stack or combine sessions to fit your week; recovery still counts.

1
The Steady 20 Burn
30 min

First dart on the 20, ease grip tension, smooth follow-through, steady throwing rhythm

2
Treble Tracker
30 min

Fat 20 scoring, build visits that actually stick

3
Cluster Control
30 min

Tighten your pattern, three darts in the same postcode

4
Locks & Splits
30 min

Checkout reps, doubles and routes that win legs

5
Leg Night
40 min

501, apply the week in real legs

6
Recovery Round
20 min

Light around-the-board, review without grinding

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In the app

The Steady 20 Burn

30m

Treble Tracker

30m

Cluster Control

30m

Locks & Splits

30m

+2 more in the full week

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Sessions

Workouts explained

Below is the full set of session types you'll see across the six weeks. Week one in the snapshot above is the foundation only, structured 121 finishes land from week four onward. The glossary also explains doubles games like Bob's 27 so you know how they fit the app, even when week one is all basics.

New to terms like fat 20, entry work, or 121? Each game in the app explains the rules and scoring. You'll pick up the vocabulary by playing.

501 & match play

Full legs and 501 vs Bot teach you to score under fatigue, manage playing under pressure, and convert when the leg matters, so pub games and local league nights feel less like a coin flip.

Fat 20 & scoring structure

Sessions on the 20 bed build scoring visits that add up: fewer random 26s, more visits that climb toward consistent tons (100+) as your pattern tightens.

Entry & first dart

Calm grip tension and build a smooth follow-through on dart one, steady stance and posture, unhurried throwing rhythm so you start each visit with confidence at the oche.

Grouping

Grouping work is how you stop pushing the dart and start letting it fly, tighter patterns mean muscle memory you can trust when the crowd is loud.

Checkout practice

Structured finishing reps train outshots and finishing combinations: pattern recognition on doubles plus setup shots that leave clean doubles instead of awkward odd numbers.

121 & structured finishes

Short 121-style games force routes and math under time pressure, great for steel tip or soft tip because the thinking transfers even when target sizes differ slightly.

Bob’s 27 & around the clock

Bob’s 27 is the classic doubles circuit; around-the-clock keeps your throw honest across the board. Road to 40 leans on around-the-clock for light days, you can still open Bob’s 27 anytime in Dartsva when you want pure doubles volume.

Expert tips

Tips for your training plan

Small habits, routine, recovery, gear, mindset, compound like they do in any serious sport. Here’s a sample of what structured practice unlocks.

The biggest gains come from showing up on the same days each week, even two focused sessions beat seven chaotic ones. Schedule practice like a gym session: fixed slots, realistic duration, zero guesswork.

Common questions

FAQs: your 30 → 40 average plan

Straight answers about time commitment, level, and how Dartsva differs from a static PDF plan.

Turn this plan into a habit

Dartsva combines structured workouts with scoring that stays out of your way, so you can log sessions, watch averages move, and stay accountable week to week.

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