Knock early or wait for gin?
Knocking early wins many small hands; waiting for gin risks an undercut and a big loss. Learn when each makes sense. Strategy · lesson 3 of 3.
Read this lesson as text
The lesson in words
Knock early and often; go for gin only when it’s close and safe.
Questions
What do strong players usually do?
Knock. Early in the hand your opponent probably has lots of deadwood, so you score well and they have little time to improve.
What’s the risk of knocking now?
An undercut. Late in the hand, a low knock is safer, or wait for gin.