In astonishingly general terms, there are 3 basic techniques used. You need to be able to hop between techniques instantly as the course of the match unfolds.
The Blockade
This is comprised of creating a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at a minimum as deep as you are able to manage, to block in the opponent’s checkers that are located on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most adequate procedure at the begining of the game. You can create the wall anywhere within your eleven-point and your 2-point and then move it into your home board as the match advances.
The Blitz
This consists of closing your home board as fast as as you can while keeping your competitor on the bar. i.e., if your competitor rolls an early two and moves one piece from your 1-point to your three-point and you then toss a five-five, you are able to play 6/1 6/1 eight/three 8/3. Your opponent is now in serious dire straits taking into account that they have two pieces on the bar and you have closed half your inner board!
The Backgame
This tactic is where you have 2 or higher anchors in your opponent’s home board. (An anchor spot is a point consisting of at a minimum 2 of your checkers.) It would be employed when you are extremely behind as this action greatly improves your chances. The better locations for anchor spots are towards your competitor’s smaller points and also on abutting points or with a single point in between. Timing is important for an effective backgame: besides, there is no reason having two nice anchors and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then required to dismantle this right away, while your opposer is shifting their checkers home, seeing that you do not have other spare pieces to shift! In this situation, it is better to have pieces on the bar so that you are able to preserve your position up till your challenger gives you an opportunity to hit, so it will be a great idea to attempt and get your competitor to get them in this case!