By doing so, you can reduce the number of points in your hand if an opponent declares "Rummy. Also, early set and run formation can offer you more options for discarding cards that might not be helpful to yourummy yono and more flexibility in your hand. Keeping an eye on the cards your opponents are discarding can also help you make the most of your hand selection. You can decide which cards to keep and which to discard from your own hand by doing this, as you will be able to see what sets & runs they are attempting to form. A crucial element in optimizing your Rummy hand is to be aware of the wild cards present in the deck.