Hello!
First, I am one of the least-experienced folks who posts on this site, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt, if I am contradicted... However..
* If you are not counting yet, there is not a reason to use cover. Altering play from basic strategy will just be throwing money away.
* You are correct by starting with basic strategy. As you learning, make sure you learn *why* the basic strategy plays are correct. As you begin to count, you will deviate from those plays at the deck composition changes. Understanding the *why* behind basic strategy will help you to learn those ideal deviations (indices).
* Once you start counting cards, you will need to disguise your play so that you don't get asked to leave the casino. One way to do that is to make poor playing decisions. They cost a little bit of money in the short run, but will help keep you from being tossed. Camouflage (or cover) can take quite a few forms.
* As you are learning BS, watch the players around you. Listen to their comments. When you start to count, you want to be able to adopt their mannerisms so that the casino management thinks you are just another one of them. This form of cover is less expensive than making poor playing decisions.
Now, by others' responses, we'll find out if I am learning anything....
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