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It is hard to find a well-played, 3-roll sequence leading to your 22S. When the 4pt is open, 22M (Mayfair split) often beats 22S (Split). So here is a for-instance on the 5th roll.
22S = Split (24/20, 22/20, 13/11) For me, this is another example demonstrating why the “Convenience Clause” should be reexamined for plays beyond the obvious openings. In this case, not because there is any confusion with Z (Reverse split), but rather because S is revealed as meaning much more than “split.” The argument in favor of the Convenience Clause is that it allows beginners to use the letter S to mean “split.” This argument loses force later, however, when you must explain to them that your anchoring play is a “split.” I would go further, requiring Z be used for 21S, 41S and 51s, etc, except that those Nactations are so thoroughly ingrained in the jargon at this stage that changing them is practically impossible. For them, I would make an exception, and allow the Convenience Clause to be applied. Below is a copy of my table comparing B, S and Z.
In all of these definitions, “down” refers to, “A move made to or within the outer board. The checker must land in the outer board on the near side, but can be moved from any point in either outer board.” A play on the far side of the board means, “The entire move is made on the far side of the board, including entering a checker from the bar. The checker can land anywhere on the far side, from the midpoint on up.” Mike | ||||||||||||||||||||||
