Originally Posted by
bigedge
OP is correct in that a simple HI/Lo +- count will frequently misrepresent precise playing decisions. Sidecounts can mitigate this, but the human mind can only keep track of so much.
A sidecount of 9s makes 13 v. 4 decision much more precise than a general +- count.
9s also make a good sidecount playing 9 v. 7, i.e. double when 9s are rich.
Some systems sidecount 10s simply because they are so important in so many plays.
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