Opening Roll : 6 - 2
(24/18 , 13/11) : The six and two allows you to attack your opponents bar point (18 point) with 24/18, and you can simultaneously brings a builder down with 13/11 to help future priming moves. This slot and builder is a much more productive play than just running with a back checker to the 16 which most new players will attempt.

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