17Soft17
DashboardDrillCountingTableCourseLeaderboardAchievementsSettings
Log in →

Course

The GameThe MovesHard TotalsSoft TotalsPairsSurrender & RulesLive Hand

You're previewing for free

Read every lesson free. Create an account to save your progress, or jump straight into the free Drill.

Try the free Drill →Create free account
←← Back to chapter

Lesson 2 · Hard Totals

Hard 9-11 — The Double Zone

With 9, 10 or 11 you should think about doubling. These totals start from a strong base and a 10-value card takes you to 19-21.

Hard 10 and 11 double vs almost everything. Hard 9 is more selective.

Examples

Hard 10 vs 9
4♠4♠4
6♣6♣6
YOU
VS
9♦9♦9
DEALER
✓ Double

Double Down — even vs 9, your 10 has a high chance of becoming 20.

Hard 11 vs A
4♦4♦4
7♠7♠7
YOU
VS
A♥A♥A
DEALER
✓ Hit

In S17: Hit (not double). The dealer's ace is too strong.

Hard 9 vs 2
3♠3♠3
6♦6♦6
YOU
VS
2♥2♥2
DEALER
✓ Hit

Hit — vs 2 the double advantage is not sufficient.

Guided practice

Try 8 hands from the category you just studied before the quiz.

Hard
3♣3♣3
8♦8♦8
YOUR HAND
VS
Dealer
A♦A♦A
DEALER

Quiz

Answer 8 out of 10 correctly to continue.