Haven’t seen much concerning the AC class earlier this month, but I must say it was an excellent one. We really had a good bunch of primers who came to learn and several refreshers who were there to take their game up a notch or two. It was really a pleasure to work with all of the students. The improvement from Sat to Sun was over the top. Several of the students would stay in the practice room during breaks for the opportunity to continue their journey to becoming advantage players. By Sunday everyone’s throw was much improved.

One of the highlights for Doc was right before the no 7 contest on Sunday, he noticed one of the students at his table was having a problem flecking his fingers as the dice came out of his hand. We put a couple of small pieces of paper between the knuckles of his three fingers on the front of the dice. He had to throw the dice and not let the pieces of paper come out. By doing this he could not fleck his fingers and the dice begin to come out smoother with good back spin and the dice stayed together better. AND guess what—he won the no 7 contest. He showed that hard work pays off.

A couple of negative comments after the class. This occurred with only a couple of students but I feel it needs to be said. We were playing after the class on Sunday evening and a couple of primers came to the table. We were disappointed in a couple of things they did at the table.

1. They bought in ASAP and did not wait for a break in the action, slowing down the game. And this was done on a random roller. Why in the world would you be in a hurry to get on the table while a random roller had the dice? You should always wait for a break in the action such as a point is made or a 7 out occurs.
2. As soon as they got their chips they started betting—absolutely not using the five count.
3, One did not know where to place his bets and confused the dealers again slowing down the game.

Of course all of this was all covered in class—they either weren’t paying attention or just too eager to get in on the action.

We really hate to be negative as almost all the students worked hard and were very anxious to improve their game. We saw many playing correctly as we teach.

However I do feel it is important to remind students of what we teach. I make these statements to be constructive criticism to help each and everyone become the advantage player they can become. Hope I have not offended anyone but felt it should be said.

Look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Doc

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