In extraordinarily simple terms, there are 3 general tactics used. You need to be able to switch strategies quickly as the action of the match unfolds.
The Blockade
This involves assembling a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at a minimum as deep as you might manage, to block in the opponent’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is considered to be the most acceptable procedure at the begining of the game. You can build the wall anyplace inbetween your eleven-point and your 2-point and then move it into your home board as the game progresses.
The Blitz
This consists of closing your home board as quick as as you can while keeping your opponent on the bar. e.g., if your challenger rolls an early two and moves one piece from your one-point to your 3-point and you then roll a five-five, you can play six/one 6/1 eight/three 8/3. Your opponent is now in big-time difficulty seeing that they have two pieces on the bar and you have closed half your inside board!
The Backgame
This strategy is where you have two or higher checkers in your competitor’s inner board. (An anchor is a point consisting of at a minimum two of your pieces.) It must be played when you are decidedly behind as this plan greatly improves your circumstances. The strongest locations for anchor spots are near your opponent’s smaller points and either on abutting points or with a single point in between. Timing is integral for an effectual backgame: after all, there’s no reason having two nice anchor spots and a solid wall in your own inner board if you are then required to break apart this right away, while your opposer is shifting their pieces home, owing to the fact that you do not have any other spare pieces to move! In this situation, it is better to have pieces on the bar so that you can maintain your position up till your challenger provides you an opportunity to hit, so it will be an excellent idea to attempt and get your opponent to get them in this situation!