On the first reach (on starboard usually). Attack: to windward if you think you can get past and break the overlap before the gybe mark. Attack to leeward if you don't have time to get past and hopefully establish an overlap in time to get the inside line at the mark.
Defend: Difficult to defend on a reach, just sail as fast as you can! Once most of the reach is over try to keep faster boats on your windward hip and keep the inside line.
On the port reach. Attack to windward to get an over lap. If you're very fast it may be worth going low, but you have to be 50 yards or more lower to avoid a wind shadow. Sailing low is far riskier but potentially rapid. To defend, sail high to stop people gaining overlaps and force them below you.
Obviously your course is also dictated by other factors but those are my simple thoughts. Boats overtaking to leeward have no luffing rights and must stay clear of the windward boat whilst sailing a reasonable course. Boats overtaking to windward must stay clear.
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