Darts Etiquette: the unwritten rules every player should follow during a game of darts
- Remain silent whilst your opponent is throwing
- Stand still behind your opponent when they are throwing
- Don’t play with your darts whilst your opponent is throwing
- Keep your distance when your opponent is at the oche
- Venue permitting for space, try and ensure that spectators are behind the oche and give space to all players
- Retrieve your darts from the board in a timely manner
- Always walk back past the oche on the same side
- Flag up any scoring disputes with the marker when it is your turn to throw
- Do not tell players finishes when players are at the oche unless you are the players pairs partner. They must ask marker
- If you have supporters, ensure they stay quiet during your opponent’s throw
- Feel free to acknowledge good darts from all players
- Treat everyone with respect
- Treat the venue with respect