Start with the center hole empty
Make only legal jumps that remove one peg at a time
Aim to keep the board balanced after each move
Prioritize moves that open up future jumps
Avoid isolating pegs too early
Work from the outer edges toward the center
Preserve mobility in at least one region of the board
Plan several moves ahead before jumping
Use the same opening sequence consistently
Finish by funneling pegs toward the last remaining target spot