In exceptionally simple terms, there are 3 fundamental tactics used. You must be able to switch strategies quickly as the action of the match unfolds.
The Blockade
This consists of assembling a 6-deep wall of checkers, or at a minimum as deep as you might manage, to barricade in the opponent’s checkers that are located on your 1-point. This is judged to be the most suitable strategy at the begining of the game. You can create the wall anywhere between your 11-point and your 2-point and then shift it into your home board as the match progresses.
The Blitz
This is comprised of locking your home board as quickly as possible while keeping your opposer on the bar. For example, if your competitor rolls an early two and shifts one checker from your one-point to your 3-point and you then toss a 5-5, you will be able to play 6/1 6/1 8/3 8/3. Your opposer is now in big-time calamity because they have two checkers on the bar and you have locked half your inner board!
The Backgame
This tactic is where you have 2 or higher pieces in your opponent’s home board. (An anchor spot is a position filled by at least 2 of your checkers.) It must be employed when you are decidedly behind as it much improves your circumstances. The strongest locations for anchors are close to your competitor’s smaller points and also on abutting points or with one point separating them. Timing is critical for a powerful backgame: besides, there’s no point having 2 nice anchors and a solid wall in your own home board if you are then forced to break down this right away, while your challenger is moving their checkers home, owing to the fact that you don’t have any other spare checkers to move! In this situation, it’s more favorable to have pieces on the bar so that you are able to maintain your position until your challenger gives you an opportunity to hit, so it will be a good idea to try and get your opposer to hit them in this situation!