After a double hit I was fortunate enough to roll my best
number. Although it's tough to go too wrong with this roll there is clearly a
best way to play it which is true with most sets of doubles. A best way that
escaped me because I was all hyped on my great roll thinking the blitz was
on.
Usually there is nothing wrong with putting a second checker on the
bar while making two points in your board. However there are times to go for
maximum damage and this was one of those times. By hitting on the 16pt and
making the 4pt, you put three checkers on the bar, get a back checker
moving, avoid making the deep 2pt, and get a great chance to
double on the next shake.
Key points to remember: Feel
free to put more than 2 checkers on the bar and go for maximum damage,
avoid making deep points early in the game, don't overextend
yourself if you can keep a solid positional advantage.
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