Sorting your cards early in the game into possible sets and sequences is a helpful strategy. You can prioritize your draws and discards by determining which combinations are the most likely to succeed. If you have multiple cards that could form a sequence but are missing one important new rummy listcard, for example, it might be prudent to keep those cards and discard the ones that are less likely to add to your winning hand. To reduce your point loss in the event that another player declares Rummy, on the other hand, you might want to discard any high-value cards that don't fit into any possible melds as soon as possible. Also, monitoring the cards you have already thrown away can reveal what is left in the draw pile as well as what your opponents may be holding. You can decide which cards to keep and which to discard with knowledge thanks to this awareness.