In darts, what is a “Robin Hood”?
Answer
A dart lodged in another dart
In darts, a “Robin Hood” is a dart that lodges in the shaft or flight of another dart already in the board.
The term refers to the legendary archer Robin Hood, whose name has become associated with exceptional precision. A Robin Hood is rare because the first dart must be struck at a very narrow angle and the incoming dart must embed in the earlier dart rather than the board.
The score from a Robin Hood depends on whether the dart has actually entered the scoring surface. If it remains lodged in another dart without touching the board, it generally does not score under standard rules.
This is different from a bounce-out, where a dart hits the wire or board and falls away. It is also unrelated to hitting the bullseye or recording a maximum.