What would cause a backgammon player to sacrafice piece to middle?

Question

Playing the computer on backgammon the other night, I rolled like normal, NOT capturing any of the computers pieces. The computer then rolled, put one of his pieces onto the bar, then used his roll to take his piece back off of the bar and play it back in my home, just as if I had captured it, but that never took place. I have never seen or heard of any move like this and don't see the point of this either. Anyone have a clue?

Answer 1

When that happens at the website where I play, it means there was at least one roll that I didnt get to see due to a delay in the satellites...so the computer took the liberty of moving FOR me.....the opponent cant put himself on the wall.   In truth, you put him on the wall.    Next roll he gave himself the roll he needed to get back off the wall.  

As for this strategy... I do it all the time.   Sometimes you need to send one or two back in the hopes of catching your opponent in the ultimate gammon....besides its fun to practice your "back" game.

Answer 2

It maybe a glitch in the game software.