Speed Count Strategy Practice
The average pro counts in 0.5s per card. Can you keep up?
⚡ Build Speed
Don't just do the math - recognize the patterns. Train your brain to see "Cancels" instantly. The drill uses Hi-Lo tags by default, or pick any of the eight counting systems from the menu. "Speed" is about dealing pace, not the Speed Count system.
🃏 Real Shoe Mode
We don't reshuffle every hand. Count down a full shoe of up to 8 decks to test your endurance. Unbalanced counts like KO and Red 7 start from their initial running count.
- 2-6+1
- 7-90
- 10-A-1
Start at 0. A full shoe ends at 0. How Hi-Lo works
Need to practice basic strategy first?
View Strategy Guide →Frequently Asked Questions
How do I practice card counting?
The best way to practice card counting is to start with a single deck and count through it, aiming to finish at zero (with an unbalanced count like KO, at the end count the drill shows). Once you master the basic values, use our Speed Count Drill to increase your recognition speed to under 1 second per card without doing the math in your head.
What is a running count in blackjack?
A running count is the total sum of the values assigned to each card you see. In the Hi-Lo system, low cards (2-6) are +1, neutral cards (7-9) are 0, and high cards (10-A) are -1. Keeping an accurate running count is the foundation of card counting.