Darts Etiquette

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