How to Play with Soft Tip Darts

Soft tip darts are designed to be used with an electronic dartboard that has tiny holes pre-drilled in the face to accommodate dart entry. With soft plastic tips, you don't have to worry about walking out of your local pub with a dart sticking out of your scalp. They offer a distinct safety advantage. Here's a look at the rules and considerations that are specific to soft tip darts.

1.Hang the board. As in steel tip darts, the center of the soft tip board should be at 68 inches. (5 fee 8 inches). When the board is hung correctly, the 20 should be at the top center.

2.Get the measurement correct. The first variation when using soft tip darts as opposed to steel tips is that the throwing line or toe line is slightly further away from the dartboard; the dart board should be eight feet away rather than 7 feet 9 1/4 inches. This measurement is not the distance from the wall, but rather the distance along the floor from the center of the dart board. Hang a plumb down from the center of the board and measure back eight feet. Mark the throwing line off with a piece of tape.

3.Pay attention to weight. Leagues may limit the weights of the darts used and generally it's best to use darts that are 18 grams or less. Heavier darts can cause broken tips and may not be allowed by leagues.

4.Heed the machine. Most leagues and formal games go by the rule that what the electronic dart machine reads is the score, regardless of whether or not it mis-registered a throw. There is no way to change the score, so you must use the machine score.

5.Bring extra tips. The soft plastic tips are prone to breakage, so it pays to carry a healthy supply of extra tips when playing.

6.Don't throw too hard. Soft tip darts have a tendency to bounce off between the holes on the board or out of the holes. This will be exacerbated if you throw hard.

7.Choose your game. Machines can be programmed for a variety of popular dart games such as cricket and 501. Rules are the same as for steel tip darts.

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