I know that you should almost always double when you have 11 or 10, but when the count is negative, would you still double down because then there are more chances of getting a small card instead of a 10?
I know that you should almost always double when you have 11 or 10, but when the count is negative, would you still double down because then there are more chances of getting a small card instead of a 10?
Agreed. When you decide on a particular count you wish to use, and take the time to learn the indices of that particular you'll know exactly which hands to stop doubling down on, and at what count.
The indices to hit instead of double on 9 vs. 3 and 10 vs. 9 aren't that negative, they're kind of useful plays. They make you look like a really weak player too.
The indices to hit instead of double on 9 vs. 3 and 10 vs. 9 aren't that negative, they're kind of useful plays. They make you look like a really weak player too.
dacent52, there is a chart that tells you when you should double and split, according to the counts. Basically, how to deviate from basic strategy according to the counts.
When the count is high, you should double and split more, and when the count is negative, you do less.
You can find charts that tell you all the possible scenarios, but there is a list of the most important ones, called the Illustrious 18.