Players should Also think about when to discard. Long-term possession of some cards can result in lost melding or sequencing opportunities. It might be time to let go of your umbmnmelded cards & concentrate on creating stronger hands if you have several that are unlikely to make useful combinations. Making smart discards keeps your opponents guessing about your plans & tactics in addition to assisting you in keeping control of your hand. Effectively reading opponents' moves is a skill that is frequently undervalued in rummy.