how far back do you stand for darts
For standard steel-tip darts, you stand with your toes just behind the throwing line (called the oche), which is set so that the distance from the dartboard face to the throw line is 7 feet 9¼ inches, or 2.37 meters.
Official throwing distance
- Regulation steel-tip darts use a board-to-throw-line distance of 7 ft 9.25 in (2.37 m), measured from the face of the board, not the wall.
- The bullseye should be 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) from the floor, so height plus distance together give the standard match setup used in tournaments.
How to stand at the line
- Place your lead foot right up to, but not over, the oche; you must keep both feet behind the line in formal play.
- Most players use a staggered stance with the lead shoulder and hip angled slightly toward the board for balance and consistent throws.
Soft-tip and casual variations
- Many soft-tip/electronic dart setups use a slightly longer distance, commonly about 8 ft (around 2.44 m) from board face to throw line.
- In casual pub or home games, some people experiment with standing a few inches behind the oche if it feels more comfortable, as long as everyone agrees on the house rule.
Simple setup steps at home
- Mount the board so the bull is exactly 5 ft 8 in from the floor.
- Measure 7 ft 9.25 in straight out from the board’s face along the floor and mark your throw line clearly with tape, wood, or a dart mat.
- Practice always throwing from that same mark to build muscle memory and more consistent groupings.
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