Strategy: Soft Hands

Question 0

Player has soft 17 and should always ____; what dealer cards does he double down on?

Answer 0

Hit (unless he can double down); double when dealer is showing 2-6

Question 1

Player has soft 13-16 and should always _____; what dealer cards does he double down on?

Answer 1

Hit; double down when dealer shows 4-6.

Question 2

Player has soft 18 and should normally stand; however, what dealer cards does he hit on and what dealer cards should he double on if possible?

Answer 2

Player should hit if dealer shows 9 or 10; double (if possible) if dealer shows 3-6.

Question 3

Player has soft 19 and should always _____ except he should double (if possible) on what card?

Answer 3

Always stay; double (if possible) when dealer shows 6.

Question 4

Player should always _____ with a soft 20-21 despite what dealer is showing.

Answer 4

Stay.