Soft hands are hands that contain an ace. By playing correct basic strategy you reduce the house edge.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: one hour or less
Here's How:
- Look at the dealers up card.
- Look at your starting hand that contains an Ace.
- If you have Ace 2 or Ace 3: Double if the dealer has 5 or 6, otherwise hit.
- If you have Ace 4 or Ace 5: Double if the dealer has 4 - 6, otherwise hit.
- If you have Ace 6: Double if the dealer has 3 - 6, otherwise hit.
- If you have Ace 7: Stand if the dealer has 2, 7 or 8. Double 3 - 6, otherwise hit.
- If you have Ace 8 or Ace 9: Always stand.
Tips:
- Play soft hands until they turn into hard hands.
- You can only double on the first two cards.
- Don't blame the dealer for losing. They just deliver the cards.

