In very general terms, there are 3 general tactics used. You need to be able to switch strategies instantly as the course of the game unfolds.
The Blockade
This is composed of building a 6-thick wall of pieces, or at a minimum as deep as you can manage, to lock in your opponent’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is deemed to be the most suitable tactic at the start of the match. You can build the wall anywhere between your eleven-point and your 2-point and then shift it into your home board as the match continues.
The Blitz
This consists of closing your home board as fast as as you can while keeping your competitor on the bar. e.g., if your opponent rolls an early two and shifts one checker from your 1-point to your three-point and you then toss a five-five, you can play six/one six/one eight/three eight/three. Your competitor is now in serious calamity due to the fact that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have closed half your home board!
The Backgame
This plan is where you have 2 or higher anchors in your opponent’s inner board. (An anchor is a position consisting of at a minimum 2 of your pieces.) It would be used when you are extremely behind as this plan much improves your circumstances. The best places for anchor spots are near your opponent’s lower points and either on adjacent points or with a single point separating them. Timing is integral for a powerful backgame: besides, there is no reason having two nice anchors and a complete wall in your own home board if you are then forced to dismantle this right away, while your challenger is getting their checkers home, considering that you do not have any other additional checkers to shift! In this situation, it is more favorable to have pieces on the bar so that you might maintain your position until your opposer provides you a chance to hit, so it can be a wonderful idea to attempt and get your competitor to get them in this situation!