What are two bullseyes in darts called?

Apr 24, 202311 min read

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Two inner bullseyes in darts are usually just called two bulls or two bullseyes, and they score 100. There is no official universal nickname that every darts player is expected to use. The precise scoring phrase matters more: two inner bulls are 50 + 50, while two outer bulls are only 25 + 25.

Last reviewed: 23 August 2026. This guide uses standard steel-tip scoring: outer bull is 25, inner bull is 50, and inner bull counts as a double in double-out formats.

Quick answer

If both darts hit the inner bull, call it two bulls, two bullseyes or two inner bulls. The total is 100. If both darts hit the outer bull, the total is 50 and it is clearer to call them two 25s. If one dart hits the outer bull and one hits the inner bull, the visit has scored 75 from those two darts.

The important point is that “bull” can be used casually in different ways. Some players use bull to mean the whole centre area. Others use bull to mean the inner 50 only. For scoring and teaching, say outer bull or inner bull when there is any doubt.

Two bullseyes darts scoring decoder showing outer bull, inner bull, two bull totals, 501 context and cricket marks — Two inner bulls score 100. Outer and inner bull wording matters because the centre of the board contains two scoring zones.

Inner bull versus outer bull

The bull area has two scoring sections. The outer bull scores 25. The inner bull, often called the bullseye or double bull, scores 50. Dartshopper’s 501 rules guide lists the outer bull as 25 and the bullseye as 50, and notes that the bullseye counts as a double. Dartist gives the same scoring structure: outer bull 25 and inner bull 50, with the inner bull counting as a double.

This is why two bullseyes need a precise answer. If someone says “I hit two bulls”, ask whether they mean two inner bulls, two outer bulls, or two darts somewhere in the bull area. The scores are different.

What two bulls score

Two-dart result	Score	Clear wording
Outer bull + outer bull	25 + 25 = 50	Two 25s or two outer bulls.
Outer bull + inner bull	25 + 50 = 75	25 and bull, or outer and inner.
Inner bull + inner bull	50 + 50 = 100	Two bulls, two bullseyes or two inner bulls.

Is there a special nickname?

Not one that is universally required in standard darts. Darts has famous terms like 180, Shanghai and big fish, but two bullseyes is normally called plainly. Some players or local leagues may use slang, especially in cricket-heavy areas, but plain scoring is safer and more widely understood.

This matters for serious content. Inventing a nickname makes the article less trustworthy. The better answer is honest: two inner bullseyes are called two bulls or two bullseyes, and they score 100.

Why “bull” can be confusing

The centre of the board is visually one target but mechanically two scoring areas. Darts501 explains the historical terminology around the bullseye, outer bullseye and inner bullseye, including why the inner bull can be referred to as double bull. ScoreDarts also notes that bullseye language can be confusing because it may refer to the centre as a whole or the inner circle specifically.

That is why good callers and careful players separate 25 from 50. If you are teaching a beginner, use outer bull for 25 and inner bull or bullseye for 50 until they understand the difference.

Two bullseyes in 501

In 501, two inner bulls score 100. That is a strong two-dart total, but it is not the maximum scoring route. Treble 20 is worth 60, so two treble 20s are 120 and three treble 20s are 180. The bull is famous because it is central and dramatic, not because it is the highest scoring single target.

For ordinary scoring, strong players usually aim at treble 20, treble 19 or another sensible target based on score and cover. Bull becomes more important for finishes, bull-up, practice games and certain tactical moments.

Can two bulls finish a leg?

Yes, in the right situation. The inner bull counts as a double, so it can be the final dart in standard double-out formats. From 100 with two darts in hand, bull-bull is a legal finish if both darts hit inner bull. It is spectacular, but it is also low percentage for most players.

Many players prefer a more controlled route from 100 with three darts, such as treble 20 then tops, or another route depending on their preferred doubles. With two darts only, bull-bull is possible but demanding.

Why most players do not chase bull-bull from 100

The target is small. If the first dart misses into the outer bull, the route changes immediately. If it misses into a nearby single, the player may not have a finish left with one dart. A more conventional route can give a larger first target and a more familiar finishing double.

That does not make bull-bull wrong. It makes it situational. A player who is excellent at bull may choose it. A beginner should usually learn common checkout routes before trying to make bull-bull their standard answer.

Two bulls in cricket

In darts cricket, the bull area is treated as a target to close. The outer bull normally counts as one mark and the inner bull counts as two marks. Dartsy’s scoring guide explains this outer-bull and inner-bull mark distinction for cricket-style scoring.

That means two inner bulls can close bull in cricket with four marks across two darts if bull is open. In cricket language, players are often less interested in the point total and more interested in marks, opening and closing.

Bull-up and deciding who throws first

The bull is also used before many matches to decide who throws first. Players throw at the bull, and the closer dart wins the throw. Local rules vary on whether darts in the bull are removed, whether equal bulls require a rethrow, and how outer versus inner bull is treated. Always follow the competition rules in front of you.

This is another reason terminology matters. During bull-up, “single bull” and “double bull” may be used differently from casual scoring talk, depending on the organiser.

Practice value of two-bull challenges

Two-bull practice can be useful because the centre of the board reveals alignment and release. If your darts consistently miss left or right of bull, that pattern may also show up when you aim at other targets. Bull drills can sharpen focus and give quick feedback.

They should not be your whole practice session. Standard 501 still requires scoring on 20s, cover shots, setup singles and doubles around the board. Bull practice is a tool, not a complete training plan.

Useful bull drills

30-dart bull count: outer bull = 1 point, inner bull = 2 points. Track the total weekly.
Two-bull challenge: try to hit two bull-area darts in the same visit.
50 checkout: practise finishing on inner bull from exactly 50.
100 pressure route: try bull-bull, then compare it with a conventional 100 checkout route.
20-to-bull switch: throw first dart at treble 20, second at bull, third at your chosen double.

Common mistakes

Calling outer bull a bullseye without context: it may confuse the score.
Assuming two bulls has a universal nickname: plain wording is normal.
Thinking bull is the top scoring target: treble 20 is worth more than inner bull.
Trying bull-bull too often in 501: it is legal from 100 with two darts, but usually difficult.
Ignoring format differences: cricket, soft-tip and local rules may use bull language differently.

Soft-tip and local-rule differences

Some soft-tip formats and local leagues use full-bull scoring, where the whole bull area may count as 50. Others use split-bull scoring, where outer bull is 25 and inner bull is 50. That is why this article keeps saying “standard steel-tip scoring”. The phrase protects the answer from format confusion.

If you are playing soft-tip, check the machine or league rules before assuming outer bull is 25. In one format, two darts anywhere in the bull area may behave differently from two darts under traditional split scoring. In steel-tip 501, the common standard is still outer bull 25 and inner bull 50.

Checkout choice from 100

From 100 with three darts, many players prefer a route that gives them one treble and a familiar double. Treble 20 leaves tops. Treble 16 leaves double 16. A miss can still leave a setup path. Bull-bull from two darts is possible, but the first dart gives you very little margin.

From 100 with exactly two darts, bull-bull is one of the cleanest mathematical answers because the second bull is a double. The practical question is whether you hit bull often enough for that to be your best route. Most beginners do not. Strong bull specialists might choose it when the situation demands it.

A five-minute bull scoring plan

Use bull practice as a short diagnostic block. Throw 30 darts at the bull area. Score outer bull as 1, inner bull as 2 and everything else as 0. Record the total. Then throw 15 darts at treble 20 and 15 darts at bull. This shows whether your centre alignment is better or worse than your main scoring target.

Repeat the test once a week. If bull scores rise but your 501 average does not, you may be practising alignment without improving scoring routes. If both rise, your throw is probably becoming more repeatable.

Equipment notes

A damaged bull area makes bull practice unreliable. If darts fall out of the centre or the sisal is badly worn, compare dartboards. For consistent practice, use comfortable dart sets and keep spare flights, stems and point-care items in darts accessories.

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Bottom line

Two inner bullseyes are normally called two bulls or two bullseyes, and they score 100. There is no required special nickname. The key is to distinguish inner bull from outer bull: two inner bulls are 100, two outer bulls are 50, and one of each is 75.