|
Take a look at all of the positions below, where black has to play the dice shown. Decide what you think is the best play in each, then see if you can see what these positions have in common.
Then, read further for the explanation.
| |
Position 1: Black to play 6-1
|
| |
Position 2: Black to play 1-1
|
| |
Position 3: Black to play 3-1
|
| |
Position 4: Black to play 3-1
|
| |
Position 5: Black to play 3-1
|
There is one thing that these positions have in common. In every one, the right play is to make the 5 point. And in every one, there are other plays that look pretty reasonable.
The lesson here is pretty obvious. The 5 point is a critical point, and in most situations when you have a choice, it probably right to make the 5 point. Even when the 5 point is not the right choice, it's usually not too big a mistake. So as a general rule of thumb, if I have a roll where I can make the 5 point, I'm going to make it unless I have a very strong reason not to.
|
