What started as a casual darts session at home quickly turned into a viral moment when something highly unusual happened—something neither the player nor the online audience had ever seen before.
Uncertain whether the move was even allowed, the player sought clarification. As seen in the footage, professional referees eventually had to step in to settle the matter.
Social media users were split in their opinions. Some insisted that the move was perfectly legal, while others argued the opposite. To add to the intrigue, AI assistant ‘Grok’ was consulted first for an answer. According to Grok, the action wasn’t permitted—but the AI is known for being less than 100% accurate. And indeed, that turned out to be the case this time as well.
When the question was escalated to professional referees, the verdict was clear: yes, it is allowed!
Never seen this before..
What we saying? 😂 @KirkBevins180 @BinksOwen @HuwWare100 pic.twitter.com/h95RyTOODk
— Josh (@joshpearson180) November 2, 2025
Meaning, if you’re clever enough, you might just use this little loophole to your advantage the next time you find yourself aiming for a double in a tight competition.
The definitive answer came from PDC referee Kirk Bevins, who checked the official rulebook. He concluded that nothing in the player’s actions violated the regulations—making it a completely legal play.
Fellow referee Owen Binks backed Bevins’ assessment, adding that he would have no hesitation approving the throw if it occurred on a major stage.
It’s not a technique that can be applied to every double situation, but if you find yourself in the right position, this clever move could legitimately secure you the leg. Your opponent and even the referee might be surprised—but the professionals have spoken:
“It’s allowed—and yes, you win the leg fair and square.”