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Phil Simborg Video Lessons Tag:
Blitz
Keep It Pretty
Phil shows us the importance of "keeping it pretty" with our checker play.
Blitzing Cube Action
John O'Hagan analyzes a cube action in a money game blitz position.
Common Error
Phil helps us avoid a common checker play error.
Hit or Not?
Stick Rice analyzes a choice to hit or make another point.
Blitz Cube Analysis
Stick Rice analyzes cube action in this blitzing position.
Blitz or Not?
Blitz or make the 5-point? Never an easy decision.
6-1 Hickey Analysis
Mary Hickey gives us a fantastic analysis of a tricky 6-1 decision.
5-1 from Novi Tournament
Test yourself with a simple checker decision Phil encountered in Novi.
3-2 by Perry
Perry Gartner helps Phil will a 3-2 that gave him trouble.
2-Away 4-Away Cube Decision
Phil walks us through a tough match score cube decision.
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