When being dealt an A-7, players feel comfortable standing on 18, believing that an 18 should be good enough to beat a dealer’s 9 upcard. In the case of 6-5 (11) vs a dealer 10, players are averse to double down (and double their bet) because they fear the dealer has a 10 in the hole and a 20. When a player holds a 9-3 (12) against a dealer 3 upcard, he is reluctant to hit for fear of drawing a 10 and busting, especially when the dealer is showing a “weak” upcard. Here you will learn how to play three hands that most blackjack player misplay because the correct basic strategy for them is not so intuitive.
