In extraordinarily general terms, there are three main game plans used. You must be able to switch techniques instantly as the action of the game unfolds.
The Blockade
This consists of assembling a 6-deep wall of pieces, or at a minimum as thick as you can achieve, to block in your opponent’s checkers that are on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most adequate procedure at the begining of the game. You can build the wall anywhere between your 11-point and your 2-point and then move it into your home board as the game advances.
The Blitz
This is comprised of closing your home board as quickly as as you can while keeping your opposer on the bar. i.e., if your competitor tosses an early two and shifts one piece from your one-point to your three-point and you then roll a 5-5, you can play six/one six/one 8/3 8/3. Your opponent is then in serious trouble due to the fact that they have 2 pieces on the bar and you have locked half your inner board!
The Backgame
This tactic is where you have 2 or more pieces in your opponent’s home board. (An anchor spot is a point filled by at least two of your pieces.) It should be used when you are significantly behind as this strategy much improves your chances. The better locations for anchors are near your opponent’s smaller points and also on adjacent points or with a single point separating them. Timing is essential for an effective backgame: after all, there is no reason having two nice anchor spots and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then forced to break up this straight away, while your opposer is shifting their pieces home, owing to the fact that you don’t have other spare checkers to shift! In this case, it’s more favorable to have checkers on the bar so that you are able to preserve your position up until your competitor gives you a chance to hit, so it may be a wonderful idea to try and get your opposer to get them in this situation!