The most complete glossary of backgammon terms
A play that emphasizes fighting for and keeping key points over running or blitzing (1); a structural play.
A checker-play decision where strategy considerations dominate. See post by Adam Stocks. Compare: Technical Play.
A position in the late stages of a game in which a player is anchored on the opponent's one-point trying to hit a shot as the opponent brings his checkers home and bears them off.