In exceptionally general terms, there are 3 basic plans employed. You need to be agile enough to switch strategies instantly as the action of the match unfolds.
The Blockade
This comprises of creating a 6-deep wall of checkers, or at a minimum as thick as you can achieve, to barricade in your competitor’s pieces that are on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most adequate procedure at the begining of the match. You can build the wall anywhere inbetween your eleven-point and your 2-point and then shift it into your home board as the match advances.
The Blitz
This consists of locking your home board as quick as possible while keeping your challenger on the bar. For example, if your challenger tosses an early 2 and moves one checker from your 1-point to your three-point and you then toss a 5-5, you are able to play 6/1 six/one eight/three 8/3. Your challenger is now in big-time dire straits due to the fact 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 opponent’s inner board. (An anchor spot is a position filled by at least 2 of your pieces.) It must be used when you are extremely behind as this action much improves your opportunities. The best locations for anchors are near your opponent’s lower points and also on abutting points or with one point separating them. Timing is integral for a competent backgame: besides, there’s no reason having 2 nice anchor spots and a solid wall in your own inner board if you are then forced to break up this right away, while your opponent is shifting their pieces home, seeing that you do not have any other extra pieces to shift! In this situation, it’s more favorable to have pieces on the bar so that you are able to preserve your position up till your competitor provides you a chance to hit, so it may be a good idea to try and get your challenger to get them in this situation!