The document discusses whether or not to hit in backgammon and provides an adjusted pip counting formula to help determine optimal cube decisions in races. The formula assigns point values based on the number and position of checkers, crossovers, and empty points to calculate an adjusted pip count for each player. It then provides two formulas to further modify the leader's pip count depending on if it is above or below 62. The document ends with sample quiz questions.

1.  To Hit, or not to Hit, that is the question!
 Improved cube handling in races
 Quiz
Agenda

2. To Hit, or not to Hit,
that is the question!
YES or NO?

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13. Improved Cube Handling in
Races
Isight Theory with Formula 62

14. Adjusted Pip Counts
For each player, start with a straight pip count and:
• add 1 pip for each additional checker on the board compared to the
opponent;
• add 2 pips for each checker more than 2 on point 1;
• add 1 pip for each checker more than 2 on point 2;
• add 1 pip for each checker more than 3 on point 3;
• add 1 pip for each empty space on points 4, 5, or 6 (only if the other
player has a checker on his corresponding point);
• add 1 pip for each additional crossover compared to the opponent.

15. Formula 62
a)When the leader’s adjusted pip count is 62 or less
subtract 5 and divide by 7, rounding down and
add result to the leader’s adjusted pip count

18. Formula 62
b) When the leader’s adjusted pip count is higher
than 62
divide by 10, round up and add 1, and then add
result to the leader’s adjusted pip count

21. http://www.bkgm.com/articles/Reichert/insights-with-isight.
pdf
http://chrisbraybackgammon.com/
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22. Quiz

24. Answer C

26. Answer B

28. Answer D

30. Answer 13/9 12/9

32. Answer C

34. Answer A

36. Answer B

38. Answer C

40. Answer A

42. Answer 6/5(2)* 5/4* 2/1