An opponent may not be pursuing that suit, for example, if they routinely discard hearts, which frees you up to concentrate on creating your own runs without worrying about being interrupted. Effective hand management is a key component of strateg1500 to inry in Nabob Rummy. In order to maintain flexibility, players should try to hold onto cards that can be used in a variety of possible melds. Holding onto a 7 of hearts and an 8 of hearts, for instance, increases the likelihood of later forming a run with a 6 or 9 of hearts. Players should also be aware of when to lay down their melds; if they do so too soon, opponents may be able to read your hand, and if they wait too long, they may lose out on opportunities if someone else goes out first.