“L” Backgammon Terms

Terms that Start with “L” Letter

There are - 26 - terms.

Loose Hit

A hit which leaves a blot in the player's home board where it is exposed to a direct return shot.

Loose Play

A play that leaves one or more blots in a dangerous position.

Lose One's Market

To go from a position in which your opponent would accept your double to a position in which your opponent would refuse your doubleSee: Market Loser.

Lover's Leap

[Sometimes spelled "lovers' leap".]  An opening roll of 6-5 played from the opponent's one-point to the player's mid-point.

Lovers leap in backgammon

Luck Factor

Equity gained or lost through the rolls of the dice during the course of a game or match. The luck associated with a roll is the difference in equity of the position before the roll and the (properly played) position after the roll. See posts by Gregg Cattanach and Adam Stocks.