The Opening

The key to successful opening play is balance.

Hitting and making points are two major goals.
Be flexible. Don't stack up your checkers just to play safe.
Hit your opponent if they split to your 4, 5 or bar point.
Don't strip your mid-point.
Prime two checkers, attack one checker.

Head down to The Good Home to learn about the most difficult and important phase of the GAME. The Opening.