End of Game Situations (EOG)

Over the next few posts we will be discussing our philosophy on certain End of Game situations.  Specifically we will be discussing the when and how of certain EOG situations.

Specifically we will discuss the following:

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  1. When to extend a game when trailing.
  2. When to speed up a game when winning.
  3. How to extend a game when trailing.
  4. How to speed up a game when winning.

More to come.

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