Run the game backwards and forwards until the concepts just jump out at ya.
(I usually take a snapshot of the board and then play both sides a few moves into the future to form a strategy and get a "feel" for the balance of forces.)
This'll help. :thumbsup:

Sorry to be AWOL, been outta town on another big "emergency" project. Be done after the 4th if I'm not blown up in a fireworks-related mishap.