I like 1-x-2 and 2-x-1 with x being 4,5,6 and occasionally 3 and 7 too.
Whoever wins between 1/2 in first point may get a couple, then
"x" in the middle gets a few. Now the 1/2 loser comes
up first in double points. If they score you are in really good
shape. They can run out and be the top of the winning ticket,
or they win one and lose then when the other 1or 2 post gets up
the tri may still in tact if that team runs out.