There are times when you just need to hit loose to try to
get something going. This is definitely one of those times. By moving to
the 22 point off the bar I am really accomplishing little. I will most
likely be hit loose myself and flounder on the bar for the rest of the game and
get gammoned (psst.. this is what happened). By hitting loose on my 4
pt. I am taking away half my opponents roll which is always a good thing
and giving myself a chance at a 4 pt. prime which is a lot more than I have to
work with at the moment. I am behind in the race so getting another
checker sent back isn't so back and may even help if it gets me an
anchor.
Keys to remember: When behind, don't just lay down
and die, work a little harder to make something happen. If you are already
behind, getting another checker sent back may turn out to be more
beneficial than the situation you are currently in.
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