In very simple terms, there are 3 basic techniques used. You want to be able to switch game plans instantly as the action of the game unfolds.
The Blockade
This is composed of creating a 6-thick wall of checkers, or at a minimum as deep as you can manage, to barricade in your competitor’s checkers that are located on your 1-point. This is considered to be the most suitable procedure at the begining of the match. You can create the wall anywhere within your eleven-point and your 2-point and then shuffle it into your home board as the game advances.
The Blitz
This is composed of locking your home board as quick as possible while keeping your opponent on the bar. i.e., if your opponent tosses an early two and moves one checker from your one-point to your three-point and you then roll a five-five, you are able to play six/one 6/1 eight/three 8/3. Your competitor is now in big-time difficulty because they have 2 checkers on the bar and you have closed half your home board!
The Backgame
This strategy is where you have two or more checkers in your opponent’s home board. (An anchor spot is a position filled by at least two of your pieces.) It would be played when you are extremely behind as this action greatly improves your circumstances. The strongest areas for anchor spots are close to your opponent’s smaller points and also on adjacent points or with a single point separating them. Timing is crucial for a powerful backgame: besides, there is no point having 2 nice anchors and a complete wall in your own inner board if you are then forced to dismantle this right away, while your challenger is getting their checkers home, taking into account that you do not have any other extra pieces to move! In this situation, it is better to have pieces on the bar so that you might maintain your position until your opposer gives you a chance to hit, so it will be a great idea to try and get your opponent to get them in this case!