Anchors & Back Games
📋 What it is
An anchor is a made point in the enemy's home board; a back game uses two anchors to strike when behind.
🗣️ Coach says
When you fall behind, do not give up — dig in. Two of your checkers held on an enemy home point form an ANCHOR: a safe base and a launchpad for a late hit. Holding two anchors is a "back game" — a patient, tricky plan to win from behind.
🧠 Memory hook
Behind? Anchor deep, wait, and strike late. Patience is a weapon.
😂 Giggle
Why did hitting a blot feel so satisfying?
Because sending an opponent's checker to the bar costs them precious time!
😲 Whoa!
A well-timed back game can turn a hopeless-looking position into a win — it is the ultimate "never give up" strategy in the game.
✅ Quick check: What is an anchor, and why is it valuable when you are behind?
Say your answer out loud first — then reveal.
An anchor is a point you hold in the opponent's home board — a safe base that lets you wait and hit a late blot to turn the game.
An anchor gives a safe launchpad for a comeback hit when trailing.
🧪 Try it! (2 minutes)
Set two checkers on an enemy home point (an anchor) and imagine waiting for a late shot. That's a back game.