Things You'll Need:
- Dartboard
- Tape measure
- Hammer & nail
- Pencil
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Step 1
Choose a clear open area facing a wall approximately 5-feet wide and 11-feet long. To avoid accidental injuries, make sure that it is not a high-traffic area.
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Step 2
Measure exactly 5 feet, 8 inches from the floor up the wall. Mark the spot with a pencil.
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Step 3
Hang the dartboard so that the bullseye lies precisely on the pencil mark you've made. For some dartboards this will be relatively easy because the hook on the back of the board is centered with the bullseye. However, if your dartboard hangs from the top you must measure the distance from the hook to the bullseye, and add that value to your wall measurement.
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Step 4
Use a piece of tape to mark your throw line exactly 7 feet 9ΒΌ inches from the face of the dartboard. Measure this line from the face of the dartboard and not the face of the wall.
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Step 5
Set up adequate lighting for your dartboard. The game of darts is one of precision and requires an ample amount of lighting. Ideally there should be two lights mounted to the ceiling to cover both the left and right side of the board.
