To an inexperienced player, any standard issue UK backgammon board may look pretty overwhelming. Points, pips, dice, and doubling cubes are second nature to any player with a modicum of previous experience, but, for uninitiated UK gamers, these terms and concepts will certainly take some getting used to. The customer support and free software practice programs offered by online casino websites and forums – as well as those who provide backgammon online – can be of some assistance to you if you just need to brush up on your technique or have a specific technical or procedural question. If you are in need of some more basic help and advice, however, such as how to set up the board before you play or an explanation of the terms and rules of the game, you may find that reading up on the game (online or offline) just isn’t a sufficient method of research.If this is the case, you will probably need to add some creativity to your practice routine. One option is to recruit an experienced player to tutor you until you feel confident enough to play the game on your own. Your other option, which is perhaps more appealing and is almost certainly cheaper than hiring a private teacher, is to seek advice on YouTube. Doing your research by viewing homemade how-to videos is surprisingly effective and it is very likely that these viral videos and amateur advice video blogs are just the ticket to help you commit tricky concepts to memory.