Darts 101: How to play Cricket

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This video covers all the bases on the American darts game of cricket.
What the scoreboard looks like, what numbers count in cricket, how to mark your turn and general scoring rules. Cali also gets into some basic strategy concepts. This episode illustrates a complete cricket game with 2 players, Jen and Will. This helps the beginner to understand the progression of a cricket game and makes it easier to follow a game to completion! Warning! Cricket is an exciting, fun dart game that is very addicting!! Once you get the hang of it, it's sure to be your favorite game!
To purchase her brand new flight design from FitFlight, seen in this episode, go to : bit.ly/CaliWestFlights
To purchase other products shown in this video:
Cali West signature darts: bit.ly/CaliWestDarts
Cali West replica jerseys: bit.ly/CaliWestJerseys
If this is the first video of Garage Darts that you have seen and were a little lost, you may want to check out Cali's other videos, to get a better understanding. If you watch the Darts 101 series in order, that may fill in the blanks ;)
Episode 1 - The Dartboard
Episode 2 - The Throw
Episode3 - How to Play Cricket
All of her youtube videos are also on her website: caliwestdarts.com/
More videos will be coming in the Darts101 series, such as the game of 501, how to set up a board at home, dart etiquette and many more! So subscribe to the channel to never miss a new episode.
Garage Darts is inspired by Cali's dart career. Over the span of 20+ years she has played darts, she has found too many people that know nothing about the game of darts! So came the idea to create a channel that takes the mystery out of the game. Her hope is to get more people involved in darts especially in America where it is a bit more obscure than in other countries.
If you like this video, please like and hit the subscribe button! More videos will be added, so you don't want to miss out!
If you are a dart player who already knows all this 101 stuff, please leave a comment about topics you struggled with as a beginner.
And PLEASE tell your friends and family about this channel! It was created with the non-darter in mind - especially the Darts 101 series. For all your friends, family and co-workers who give you the weird look as they say "you play darts?" I hope to enlighten all those who don't even know darts exist in America! This channel is to spread the word that darts exist and the sport is growing in popularity.....even in the U.S.!
#howtoplaycricket #garagedarts #caliwestdarts #darts101

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@sydneydidychuk3174 5 ай бұрын

First time player! My husband came home with a dart board and shoved this video in my face. I’m so glad he did! I feel less intimidated now. Thank you!!

@GarageDarts 5 ай бұрын

First off, Welcome to the world of darts!! I'm so glad this video helped!! ❤

@jodysmaggus1862 9 күн бұрын

Same here 😊

@Teri313- Жыл бұрын

After many years of not playing, my husband and I are getting back into it and needed a refresher. This video is perfect. Thank you!

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Welcome back!! Great to hear, thank you! ❤

@Martinjstevens Жыл бұрын

Just new to darts, and this was an easy to follow guide on the game, thanks

@St0lenGlasses Жыл бұрын

This is an amazingly produced video, thank you

@scarlista6324 Жыл бұрын

Perfect breakdown of all aspects. Clear, concise and I also love the animation 😊

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the positive feedback!!

@alexandrebrochu4265 8 ай бұрын

Just a moments ago I hung up my very firstd art board. Never played cricket before and I appreciated every moment of that teaching video. Thank you!

@GarageDarts 8 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Glad I could help! Enjoy the darts!!

@allenraysmith6885 Ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for posting!😊

@michaelreed8206 2 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to play this with the family, even though I’m not the sharpest tool in the box, your video made it very easy to understand, many thanks

@dannyj5215 Жыл бұрын

Great quick video. Don't know why the other peoples videos on cricket didn't cover the triples and doubles or what a mark is but this video did a great job of it. Thanks

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny. I've found the same thing with other videos I've watched! which inspired me to try to fill in the gaps the others leave out! Appreciate the comment!

@studio406provisions 5 ай бұрын

Getting back into darts with my wife who has never played. Your videos have been great for both brushing up and teaching a newbie!

@GarageDarts 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! Good luck and good darting!! ❤❤

@freaked33 7 ай бұрын

Awe right on thank you I appreciate your time and attention. You covered everything I needed to know, including the math😊.

@sarahwelty9223 2 ай бұрын

Cricket hasn't really caught on here in the UK but I've just started getting into it now. It makes a change from the standard 501 darts. Thanks this was a great video! Greetings from North Wales, UK 👍🙂

@GarageDarts 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Always interesting to see how far away my videos are getting viewed! Glad u liked the vid!!!

@heatherdowns8751 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant tutorial, enjoyed and subscribed thank you 😊

@johnnyappleseed6665 9 ай бұрын

Great video!! Some one just showed me this game but I was a little confused, but after this video its perfectly clear !! Thanks alot!!

@GarageDarts 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad I could help! 😊

@ppecaxxx Жыл бұрын

Great explenation. In Belgrade, Serbia, we somehow improved this game, adding double, triple and cake on the list. Cake is 3 darts on the same segment. Sometimes game can last for a while. Which is not good for the other players who are waiting, but it is even more chalanging. Everything else is is the same, but need to have all places covered.

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

That sounds interesting peter!! I love the idea of adding a level of complexity to the game!! Thank you so much for the comment 😊

@johnrousseau5077 Жыл бұрын

Very instructed thanks so much!

@jamiewoodard2380 7 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! A few of the details are difficult to understand for beginners (like me) but you did a great job explaining them. Such as, the point accrual and closing aspects. Thank you for bringing it to the newbie level.

@GarageDarts 7 ай бұрын

It is a tough game to understand at first! I plan on having another cricket video just to go more in-depth about some of the more confusing parts of the game! Thanks so much for the comment!!!

@raffyc66 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you for this... getting back into darts after over 20 years! (believe it or not) and just refreshing my rules. Wholeheartedly appreciated.

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Welcome back!!! Glad you liked the vid! Working on 501 video now, hope to have it out in the next few weeks!

@wilson5377 11 ай бұрын

Already liked & subscribed well because i lost the demo game to cartoon Jen.😊 Since the accident with my left throwing hand, i find myself back to square 1 with practice. Luckily we've got two.😅 Am sharing your channel to my young son as he's also taken an interest in the sport we love. Your videos makes it possible for the younger generation to have an interest in the sport because you are not only a qualified but a good teacher as well. The learning experience is best with a kid who isn't forced to be good at this game we call darts.🙂 Thank you.👍

@GarageDarts 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great comment!! Really means a lot when someone reaches out like you did and lets me know how the video has helped you and your son! Thanks for subscribing and sharing with others! And best of luck to you and your son in the never-ending challenge we call darts!! ❤❤❤

@mjmajor918 Ай бұрын

this helped so much thank you

@collay 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I understood it first time through. Brilliant way of explaining everything. Watched a different video and was lost 😅. I am looking forward to playing it now. Thank you 🙏

@GarageDarts 4 ай бұрын

I always thought the same thing!! Not an easy game to explain. Thanks!!

@claryrobert7 4 ай бұрын

My wife and I are new to darts and this video was great. Thank you!!

@GarageDarts 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ❤Good luck to you and your wife!!

@denysacosta5965 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video i needed a refresher

@jodysmaggus1862 9 күн бұрын

Good video for us beginners!

@mariemchugh2846 2 жыл бұрын

Great Job Cali!

@TheDantheman12121 3 ай бұрын

this was a great explanaition, better than the one i watched before where i was still a little confused

@GarageDarts 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!! So glad it helped!!

@CH1EFBL1TZ Жыл бұрын

This video was perfect! Thank you so so much! Liked and subscribed!

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@dogmandoug1715 Жыл бұрын

Great intro for me. Really enjoyed my first game. Thank you

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! 501 video coming out soon!

@DJChipsandGarlic Ай бұрын

now i know how to play! had a test game against the target app bot :) pretty fun and good for aiming practice

@keithwest6180 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Cali. I love the Will and Jen competition. Great little insider joke to use :-)

@GarageDarts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith 😉😁

@moadyb Жыл бұрын

Had to stop halfway through to say thank you for this video. Thank you!!!

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Matt!!! I am in process of putting together an episode explaining the game of 501 too! Many videos to come!!

@Mateo-nn4gr Жыл бұрын

thank you, great video

@TedBarton91 6 ай бұрын

Top explanation. Easily understood

@GarageDarts 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@g-mc4507 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video

@pcastle33 Жыл бұрын

Great work on this video

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@magicwear 2 жыл бұрын

Might be a little biased... but great looking jersey you've got on Cali! 😅

@GarageDarts 2 жыл бұрын

Magicwear ROCKS 🎸 😎

@Gantulga 7 ай бұрын

wow so good game, well explained thank you garage darts

@GarageDarts 7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for the comment!!

@eventxxxhorizon 2 ай бұрын

Nice. We play a simple version with no points. just first person to max out 3 for each number.

@Bwow2011 10 ай бұрын

Great video. 👍

@sojze 3 ай бұрын

Great video! =) Thank you!

@JenMountsDarts 2 жыл бұрын

Cartoon Jen is the best version of Jen!

@antoniosampedro2804 8 ай бұрын

I'm new to this game but I will buy a dart setup to play with my pre teen daughter it's a fun way to do mental math.And you explain it vey well.I will keep watching yr videos, thank you.

@GarageDarts 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment! I thinknit is a fantastic/fun way to get comfortable with doing the math in your head!! Really comes in handy in day to day life!!

@ericjohnson8847 5 ай бұрын

Great video!

@GarageDarts 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@spudhandle 3 ай бұрын

Probably the very best guide out there to understand cricket. But just to clarify, say Phil Taylor plays cricket and scores T20, T19, T18 on his first 3 throws... does that lock out the opponent from scoring on those numbers forcing them to throw at 17 or 16? And if they do that, Phil would simply have a run at 20s for a long as he wants until his opponent tries to close it out?

@GarageDarts 3 ай бұрын

Yes, the opponent would have to get as many 17s as possible and hope Phil has a miss here or there that he can capitalize on and get back into the game. Whether its cricket or 01, there is not much you can do if your opponent throws perfect darts!! Right? Thanks for the comment, and thank you for the thumbs up! 😁

@Uncle-Cookoo Жыл бұрын

My dart board only came with a cricket scoreboard. Now I can actually use it! Thank you!

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Haha! Glad I could help Lots! Lots of times that is all they include, since you can also score 501 on either side of the cricket numbers down the center of the board. Thanks for the comment 😁

@Scottymol 5 ай бұрын

You can add doubles and trebles as additional categories, makes it a bit more interesting 👍

@GarageDarts 5 ай бұрын

For a practice game, absolutely!! However, in the U.S. this is a game played at the tournament level, so I wanted to cover the official rules that we use. Thanks for the comment!

@williamstuart114 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I think I know that Will guy! lol Great video Cali

@GarageDarts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks will! He does look a bit familiar huh?'

@hasbinbad Жыл бұрын

this animation is amazing

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. ❤ glad you enjoyed it! Was a ton of work but fun! Hope to have next episode on the game of 501 up this month!

@daxmunna1023 2 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@GarageDarts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dax! Was definitely a tough subject to tackle, and after a 15 min video, we barely scratched the surface on the game!!

@MrSango123 Жыл бұрын

interesting never heard of this game of darts before

@nynv94 4 ай бұрын

What's a good training app in the states for a new player trying to get into darts and improve? Thanks!

@GarageDarts 4 ай бұрын

Funny you should ask.. my next video is about beginner practice routines! I dont use any apps for practice tho. Just getting back to basics will get you a long way!

@nynv94 4 ай бұрын

@@GarageDarts cool. I was asking like a place to log progression or lack thereof lol or training routines but you may make a training routine video, nice!

@arcrius4 3 ай бұрын

Why did Jen go first if Will actually hit the bulls and was closer to the center??!! So to determine who starts you need to get closest to the center without being in the bulls?

@GarageDarts 3 ай бұрын

Jens dart has the red flight and it is in the center - the red bull. Wills dart was in the green or outer bull, so jen goes first. A red bull beats a green bull. If they were both outside the bull, then the dart closest to the bull would go first

@adamkruse8453 3 ай бұрын

Hey dude, can you make a video on how to play baseball darts on the actual baseball board?

@GarageDarts 3 ай бұрын

Dude I have no idea how to play that lol

@joeybraams3114 Жыл бұрын

Damn I've heard about it but i only know British 501 games. Interesting though

@ahuman4061 Ай бұрын

this is the 5th video i watched and its the only one that i understand lol

@GarageDarts Ай бұрын

Haha!! Awesome!!! So glad it made sense for you!!

@josephkool8411 7 ай бұрын

When playing a traditional game with points. If I'm losing on points and I cleared all the numbers and bulls and my opponent cleared all his numbers, but not his bulls is the game over and I lost or can I keep scoring bulls until my opponent clears his bulls? I'm a stupid newby so be nice please

@josephkool8411 7 ай бұрын

So please can you answer my question Mrs. Darts?

@josephkool8411 3 ай бұрын

I'm just gonna buy a book about Cricket written by Little Richard ''Dick'' Cricket because I don't think anyone actually knows the rules for this game

@joking78 Жыл бұрын

I don't think I saw this covered, if it was sorry. What if someone closes out all their numbers first, but are behind in points? Would they have to score on any open numbers on the opponents board, until they had the point lead (or their opponent closed their remaining numbers)? Thanks!

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Yes, you are correct. If you had all numbers closed, but not the points lead, you would have to point on a number your opponent did not yet have closed, to gain the points lead, in order to win.

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Good question!!

@joking78 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageDarts Thanks!

@nynv94 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! And thanks for the question! So even if you happen to close every number first you don't win UNLESS you have the points lead? Is there a scenario where you're not allowed to hit a game closed number?

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

@@nynv94 if you close every number before your opponent, you have won the game. Whoever closes all numbers first wins! If your scores are tied or both zero, the first to close every number is the winner. Make sense?

@JoseReyes-hy6rd 3 ай бұрын

I may have missed it. But let’s say you have X on 20. Then your next throw is a double 20. Is that a circle + 20 or just a circle?

@GarageDarts 3 ай бұрын

This depends on what your opponent has. If your opponent hasn’t closed the 20's yet, then the double would count as 2 20's - one for the circle and 20 points for the second. However, if your opponent has 3 20's already, then only one would count, to close the number. Now, any dart that hits a 20 for the remainder of this game does not count for either player. I think I will do another cricket video, to explain this scenerio better, since many people have similar confusion! Thanks for the question!

@JoseReyes-hy6rd 3 ай бұрын

@@GarageDarts thanks. Makes sense. Appreciate the response

@ErikJoseph_ Жыл бұрын

How long does a game last for usually

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Hi Erik! Game duration depends on the skill level of the 2 players. I just finished a tournament where most legs lasted 3 to 5 minutes. That is when you are throwing around 24-dart legs (about 8 turns at the board. Beginners could take much longer, due to missing their out shots or low scores. It can also take longer if a player is a slower thrower.

@johnbiernacki2466 Ай бұрын

I have a question. What if my opponent has more points but I hit all of the numbers 3 times first?

@GarageDarts Ай бұрын

You would have to gain points on numbers your opponent hasnt closed yet. If you get more points than your opponent (before they close all the numbers) then you win. The winner has to have the point lead, as well as all numbers closed. Hope that clears up any confusion. Thanks for your question!

@Jim_OnToast 6 ай бұрын

1k subscribers now!

@GarageDarts 6 ай бұрын

YES!!! THANKS Jim and EVERYONE 🎉❤❤

@GarageDarts 7 ай бұрын

You can keep scoring points on the bull until your opponent closes them. If you get ahead in points before they close bulls, then you win! If they hit 3 bulls before you get ahead in points then they win. Make sense? Thanks for the question! Cricket is a tricky game to learn!!

@stevena3244 7 ай бұрын

What's worse is that Will gave up Med School to concentrate on darts.

@GarageDarts 7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@mrtony80 Жыл бұрын

What strategy would you use if your opponent came right out of the gate hitting a white horse?

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Although it has never happened to me (that is quite an opening shot), I would try to hit as many 17's as I could, for a points lead and then try to pick off his numbers, one by one. The hope is, although your opponent came out hot, he will come back to earth and shoot a few avg rounds; which gives you the chance to come back! ...and if he doesn't cool down, there is nothing to do but shake his hand on an amazing game!!

@donbaxley5530 Жыл бұрын

Pretty simple, get the point lead and make your opponent chase it > Each time they close a number trying to get the point lead for themself close it. Just keep that tactic up all the way to the bull! If you should lose it get it back as fast as you can. At the end of the game add points if possible so you only need 3 and your opponent needs 4-5- or 6. Closing when behind in points is not how top players play. Novices and players who are not very good will try to close when behind in points thinking that will keep the game close.

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

You got it!! ❤

@deseancarter9643 Жыл бұрын

Instead of going for 20 right away, can I just start off with the bullseye?

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

You can start with any number you would like, but the conventional way to go is 20's first. Much easier to get 3 20's with 3 darts than it is to get 3 bulls with 3 darts! So you have a better chance of having a number you can point on right away, providing your opponent does not close them after you. Thanks for the question! I think I second cricket video will be in order! 😉

@deseancarter9643 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageDarts ok. I see. I’ll check out the next video. Thanks for your reply and videos.

@bratesleao 2 ай бұрын

Can one close all triple points and still lose on points?

@GarageDarts 2 ай бұрын

Do you mean - if you close each number, can you lose on points? Yes. So if you had all numbers closed, but were down on points, then your opponent would just need to close everything to win. However, you could score points on numbers they don't have closed, to get the points you need to have the higher total. I hope this makes sense!!

@muziseanbymuzitv 9 ай бұрын

Instead of doing the math I play a more short hand/intermediate version. All points are just one point (we use tally marks) and you GIVE points to the opponent based on the numbers they have not closed yet. So person with the least points wins, like golf and your goal is to close out your numbers before your opponent can give you points on them.

@GarageDarts 9 ай бұрын

Really interesting concept! I will have to try that! So if I have 20's closed, and my opponent does not I can hit more 20's that gives him points until he closes? Sounds fun!! Thanks so much for sharing that!!

@danleonardoyo3946 Жыл бұрын

Did I miss what happened if u hit a double or triple?

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Not sure if you are referring to a specific instance, but if you hit a double, it would count as 2 marks, or if you already have 3 marks on that number, it would count as points (as long as your opponent doesn't have 3 marks on that same segment). For points, let's say you hit a double 20, it would be worth 40 points, a triple would be worth 60 points . Does that answer your question?

@danleonardoyo3946 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageDarts yes it does thank you for clarifying!

@williamtpenningtonart 3 ай бұрын

I love how wholesome this is. I'm an animator. If you need any other work, feel free to reach out.

@GarageDarts 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. I obviously am a much better dart player than animator! Lol! I do really enjoy the process of animation. Fun outlet for me! I appreciate your offer tho. ❤

@motioncache 3 ай бұрын

@@GarageDarts Animation is a lot of fun. I really like the look and style of your videos. It works perfectly. Also your delivery and approach to teaching makes it very easy to learn.

@Ch-wc7ev Жыл бұрын

Lol at the math disclaimer. It’s 3rd grade addition. 😂 Wonderful vid overall. Your explanation was very helpful.

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

Haha, you would be surprised how many people freak out about a little elementary math!!! Thanks for the comment !!

@clydedenby1436 4 ай бұрын

That was a grasshopper, not a cricket. Seriously though, damned good video.

@GarageDarts 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, took some artistic liberties there...do you know how ugly crickets are? !!😂 thanks for the comment!!❤

@user-winstonsmith Жыл бұрын

I would’ve stayed on the 19’s and buried them.

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

The beauty of cricket! So many strategic options!!🤩

@papabeartx 3 ай бұрын

I play darts but we just keep it simple. We don't do all the math. We have a hard enough time just trying to close our circles. 😂😅🤷🏿‍♂️

@GarageDarts 3 ай бұрын

Lol. You know there is an app that adds it all for you, if you're interested. It's called dartconnect. Great user friendly app. Might be worth checking out!

@djstatyk1540 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh!!!!!! Why wouldn't y'all just say you have to hit the 20 3 times before you can score!!!! Yakuza Zero, Here I come! There's a game called Yakuza 0 for ps4 and you can play darts! 🎯 I tried cricket and damn near lost my noggin trynna figure it out! I will prevail! So you hit any number 3 times causes you to score. When your opponent gets three, that number is closed and neither of you can score on that number, forcing you to move to a new number? Did I get that right?

@GarageDarts Жыл бұрын

You got it dj! I know, it really is a confusing game at first! You'll get it! Best way to really learn the game is keep playing! Thanks for the comment

@robchandler755 Жыл бұрын

I think most folks just play straight Cricket... Without points.

@GarageDarts 11 ай бұрын

Hey rob! I guess if you are just playing a casual game then no points cricket is an option. But most dart leagues and especially tournaments play the cricket game with points as shown in this video. Thanks for the comment!