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Ladder first, always

Confirm flush vs boat
Ante plan ≠ spew plan
Respect pair frequency
Practice: SD ladder practice

Exploit the room

Value the top of tonight's ladder
Note who knows the rules
Write the short deck decision before you play
Practice: SD exploit practice

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Respect pair frequency

'Respect pair frequency' (short deck, G2): Confirm rankings and antes every room; don't import full-deck set worship.

Worked example

apply 'Respect pair frequency' on underfull on paired board (flush>full room). Write the board/doors, villain type, old line → new line, and why.

Common leak

nods through 'Respect pair frequency', then defaults on underfull on paired board (flush>full room) the next time money goes in.

Drill

teach 'Respect pair frequency' in 60 seconds with underfull on paired board (flush>full room). Tag one live rep this week.

Practice habit

sticky-note the trigger for 'Respect pair frequency' before your next short deck session.

Drill

explain 'Respect pair frequency' to your buddy without looking — if you stall, you don't own it yet for short deck.

Remember

Ranking ritual every new room.

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