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Bowl Streaker!

In very general terms, there are three basic techniques used. You need to be able to hop between strategies quickly as the course of the match unfolds.

The Blockade

This consists of creating a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at least as thick as you might achieve, to lock in your competitor’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is considered to be the most suitable tactic at the start of the match. You can assemble the wall anywhere between your 11-point and your two-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the match advances.

The Blitz

This is comprised of locking your home board as quickly as possible while keeping your competitor on the bar. For example, if your opposer tosses an early 2 and moves one checker from your one-point to your 3-point and you then roll a 5-5, you are able to play 6/1 six/one 8/3 8/3. Your competitor is now in big-time calamity since they have 2 checkers on the bar and you have closed half your inside board!

The Backgame

This tactic is where you have two or more anchors in your competitor’s home board. (An anchor spot is a point filled by at least 2 of your checkers.) It needs to be employed when you are decidedly behind as this strategy much improves your chances. The strongest areas for anchors are close to your competitor’s lower points and also on abutting points or with a single point in between. Timing is integral for an effective backgame: besides, there’s no point having 2 nice anchors and a complete wall in your own inner board if you are then required to break apart this straight away, while your opposer is moving their checkers home, owing to the fact that you don’t have any other spare pieces to shift! In this case, it is better to have checkers on the bar so that you are able to preserve your position up till your challenger gives you a chance to hit, so it may be a great idea to attempt and get your challenger to get them in this situation!

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