Before slotting the end of a five prime when my opponent is at the other end of it, answer these questions: If I slot and cover, will I achieve something big? If I slot and get hit, will it make a difference compared to my opponent jumping over without hitting (i.e., would I loose anyway if my opponent jumps)? If your answers to these questions are “yes” then slot without hesitation! As we see an example here, White should cover with 8/2 and slot the bar point with 9/7. If Black rolls a six, it will be a killer anyway. But if Black cannot roll a six and White covers, things might chance a lot.
