2006-12-22 22:15:52 · 12 answers · asked by steamtug50 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
so if you are aiming for a particular number and you miss it, you wil recieve the maximum punishment .
2006-12-22 22:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patrick Chaplin Darts Historian has the answer for this question:
WHY ARE THE NUMBERS ON A DARTBOARD IN THE ORDER THEY ARE?
This is probably the most asked question about the origins of the modern game. Who was the devious person who structured the segments of the dartboard in such a frustrating manner?
The man who is credited with the ‘invention’ of the numbering sequence of the modern standard dartboard is BRIAN GAMLIN. Gamlin was a carpenter from Bury in the County of Lancashire, England and came up with the infuriating sequence in 1896, at the age of 44. He died in 1903 before he could patent the idea.
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2006-12-23 05:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by darttalker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The winner in most dart games is the fastest person to compile points off throws (say first to 301 or 501) If you out the 17,18, & 19 up at the top w/ the 20 it would be too easy to compile points. You would have to just aim for the top section and score big. The random formations makes it a game of accuracy...
2006-12-22 22:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The numbering of a standard dartboard is designed in such a way as to cut down the incidence of 'lucky shots' and reduce the element of chance. The numbers are placed in such a way as to encourage accuracy. That's it. Pure and simple. The placing of small numbers either side of large numbers e.g. 1 and 5 either side of 20, 3 and 2 either side of 17, 4 and 1 either side of 18, punishes inaccuracy. Thus, if you shoot for the 20 segment, the penalty for lack of accuracy or concentration is to land in either a 1 or a 5.
2006-12-22 22:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by Bomalabs 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If all the high numbers were together then you could get a high score by aiming vaguely at that region of the board. By having the low and high numbers mixed if you miss by an inch you get a much worse score so skill is more important.
2006-12-22 22:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The numbering of a standard dartboard is designed in such a way as to cut down the incidence of lucky shots and reduce the element of chance. The numbers are placed in such a way as to encourage accuracy
2006-12-22 22:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by julie t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's actually not mixed up it's on an alternate order as you can see if you see a two then you'll get a 11 on next and then another 4 and lined up with it a 12... one digit numbers don't receive a pont but two digit numbered does except 11 not sure though
2006-12-22 22:20:47 · answer #7 · answered by RIOT! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
provides an element of enexpectedness to the sport. additionally all human beings could objective for the area of extreme young ones to ascertain anyplace they hit is a extreme score. With random extreme numbers next to random low numbers the sport calls for lots greater precision
2016-12-18 18:05:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
notice, that if you are aiming for a particular number, on your last round, the numbers surrounding your goal will always result in a bust...plus, I am hammered...
2006-12-22 22:20:49 · answer #9 · answered by C Shannon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The manufacturers don't want to make life easy for you
2006-12-23 02:45:34 · answer #10 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋