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> Suppose I am playing a match & I am 1-away and my opponent is 2-away in
> the post-Crawford game. Assume my opponent doubles at her first
> opportunity this game. (I can't believe any other course of action could
> be correct, although I note some recent debate on this).
>
> After what roll (if I moved first) or rolls (if my opponent rolled
> first then I rolled) should I reject the double (exercise my 'free'
> drop)?
Ok, here are some simple guidelines:
If you win the opening roll, take whatever you rolled. This might not be
correct for some of the weaker opening rolls, but at worst it is a photo
and too close to worry about.
If your opponent wins the opening roll, pass unless you do something VERY
good. You pretty much need to roll doubles, hit an enemy checker (not in
your inner board where he gets a direct return shot), or roll a
CONSIDERABLY better number (such as 3-1 vs. 5-2). Keep in mind that your
opponent is now on roll, and that is worth a lot. Thus, rolling a
slightly better number (such as 3-1 vs. 4-2) is not good enough -- he
still has the advantage even though you have made a stronger point simply
because he is on roll.
The above advice may not be 100% accurate for all possible combinations
of opening rolls and replies, but for the most part it should carry you
through with at worst tiny errors.
Kit
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