The biggest turn off for a player in rummy is to drop after not getting a good starting hand. When you are playing on an online rummy app, you must decide as soon as possible as when to drop the game. Dropping is not a shameful part of the game, because it is better to lose with less points than to lose with many points.  

Apart from points rummy, pool rummy and deals rummy might prove to be helpful if you drop in one of the deals. Bouncing back is easier in upcoming deals if you have dropped your hand before starting the game. Sometimes it is better to drop in the first move than to continue playing the game. Almost all professional players drop before making the first move when they are dealt with a weak hand.  

Before moving further in the article, let us have a look at what drop means and how many are their kinds.  

First Drop 

This is a kind of drop that you do before making your first move. When you don't see yourself winning the hand by any chance, it is better to drop before making your first. The points deducted when you make the first drop is minimal in all the variants of CashRummyGame that allows first drop.  

Middle Drop 

When you have started the round or you are in the middle of the game, and then you drop, it is considered as a middle drop. Middle drop is efficient only when your total points exceeds the penalty point after doing a middle drop, which is 40 in most of the rummy variant. 

Now you will understand when it is best to drop through this article. 

Abundance Of High Value Cards 

When more than fifty percent of your cards are high value cards, and you don't have a pure sequence, you should drop. In this situation, it is best to drop because if the other player declares you will lose by a very big margin, and the chances of a comeback is too narrow.  

No Joker 

Joker plays a big part in making a set or sequence, if you're lacking a joker card, you should think about making a first drop. Having a joker is the starting hand is a very big advantage, conversely not having one is a big drawback. 

Can't Make A Pure Sequence 

When the chances of a pure sequence seems bleak, it is best to drop in that situation. Without pure sequence all other sequences or sets have no meaning. Hence, dropping is one of the options in this situation. 

When You Land A Weak Hand 

Professional players drop instantly when they are dealt with a weak hand. Winning the round after getting a weak hand is next to impossible. Therefore, the only option after getting a weak hand is dropping. 

Conclusion 

Dropping is not a sin in online rummy game, and you should do it if that is the last resort. It is better to have more chances to win the next rounds than to play and lose the whole game.