I always just assumed that getting yourself into position to bear off the fastest way possible was the way to go
But I had a recent example where I was ahead in the pip count in a race, and you would think that back to back double 4s could only help my cause. But since my 4 hole was empty, I didint get even one checker born off, and I ended up losing the game!
I will now consider other plays than simply piling my checkers in as fast as possible
I would assume, however, that if you are behind significantly in a game, it would be wise to get them in as soon a s possible, then hope for "good" rolls?