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Bar

The raised ridge down the center of a backgammon board dividing the home board from the outer board. Checkers are placed on the bar after they have been hit.

Bar in backgammon board

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Action Play

A play designed to provoke an exchange of hits, typically used after the opponent has escaped his runners.

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