Players should keep an eye on both their own and their opponents' discards in order to count cards in rummy efficiently. If a player discards several low-value cards early in the game, rummy ola telegramfor instance, it might indicate that they are not attempting low melds, which would allow other players to modify their tactics accordingly. Also, keeping track of which valuable cards have been thrown away can help you decide whether to keep some of them or discard others. This technique helps with meld formation as well as assessing the possible hands of opponents.