<p>There is no rule against a single checker hitting two blots in one turn. At <a href="http://backgammonrules.net/start-middle-game" rel="noreferrer">backgammonrules.net</a> (emphasis mine):</p>
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<p><strong>Hitting blots</strong></p>
<p>If a player moves to a point occupied by only one of his opponent's checkers, the checker is hit. Hit checkers are forced to re-enter. This slows their owner down. The opponent proceeds - and a player ahead in the race home is more likely to win.</p>
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<li>Keep an eye on points occupied by a single checker, since these checkers are blots and can be hit.</li>
<li>Hit when you can, but weigh the risk of thereby leaving a blot yourself.</li>
<li><strong>Opt for a two-stage move to throw out two blots at once or hit one and move on to a safe place.</strong></li>
<li>Place the hit blots on the bar.</li>
</ul>
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Can a single checker make two hits?
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# Can a single checker make two hits?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-05-25)

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2016-05-25. Score: 9

There is no rule against a single checker hitting two blots in one turn. At [backgammonrules.net](http://backgammonrules.net/start-middle-game) (emphasis mine):

> **Hitting blots**
>
> If a player moves to a point occupied by only one of his opponent's checkers, the checker is hit. Hit checkers are forced to re-enter. This slows their owner down. The opponent proceeds - and a player ahead in the race home is more likely to win.
>
> * Keep an eye on points occupied by a single checker, since these checkers are blots and can be hit.
> * Hit when you can, but weigh the risk of thereby leaving a blot yourself.
> * **Opt for a two-stage move to throw out two blots at once or hit one and move on to a safe place.**
> * Place the hit blots on the bar.


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