One of the first things a new dart player is likely to learn is the procedure for deciding which player throws first in a game. It's quite simple. Each player (or one player from each team, if teams are playing,) throws one dart. Whichever is closest to the bullseye goes first. And what is the name for this simple yet decisive procedure?
I suppose the closest thing to an official name would be based on the word "cork" which refers to the bullseye. Players throw for the cork or "cork it" to see who goes first. But being a colorful lot, darters have come up with a virtual cornucopia of slang terms for this simple act. Here are just a few variations.
Diddle for the middle
"Cork 'em up!"
"Show me one"
"I'll show you one"
Shoot for the cork
Bull-off
Middle for middle
Out for bull
Bull up
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