In exceptionally simple terms, there are 3 basic tactics used. You need to be able to switch techniques instantly as the action of the match unfolds.
The Blockade
This consists of creating a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at least as thick as you are able to manage, to lock in your competitor’s pieces that are on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most adequate tactic at the begining of the game. You can build the wall anyplace inbetween your eleven-point and your two-point and then shift it into your home board as the game advances.
The Blitz
This is comprised of locking your home board as quick as as you can while keeping your competitor on the bar. i.e., if your competitor rolls an early 2 and moves one checker from your 1-point to your three-point and you then roll a five-five, you can play 6/1 six/one 8/3 eight/three. Your challenger is now in serious trouble considering that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have closed half your inner board!
The Backgame
This course of action is where you have 2 or more checkers in your competitor’s inner board. (An anchor is a position filled by at a minimum 2 of your pieces.) It would be used when you are decidedly behind as it much improves your chances. The better locations for anchor spots are near your competitor’s lower points and either on abutting points or with a single point separating them. Timing is essential for a powerful backgame: after all, there is no reason having two 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 getting their checkers home, owing to the fact that you do not have any other spare checkers to shift! In this situation, it’s more tolerable to have checkers on the bar so that you are able to preserve your position up till your competitor provides you an opportunity to hit, so it will be a good idea to attempt and get your opponent to hit them in this situation!