A number of sophisticated strategies can be used by players who have mastered the fundamentals of Gin Rummy and want to improve their skills even more. One method of doing this is calledsatakig "knocking with a dead hand.". Despite having high-point unmatched cards, this tactic entails knocking if you think your opponent has an even higher point total. Unexpected wins can result from using this strategy to surprise opponents. Card counting is another sophisticated strategy that entails monitoring which cards have been played and which are still in the deck.
