Observe the discard pile: Observe the cards that your opponents are discarding; this will assist you in determining which cards are safe to discard. Be prepared to seize a card before your opponetech rummynts do if you see one that needs to be discarded. 2. Form sets and runs early: Try to form sets and runs of cards as early as possible in the game. It will also be easier for you to leave when you have less cards in your hand because you will have more options for discarding cards now. 3. . Keep your options open: Avoid getting tunnel vision and focusing on just one combination of cards.