Different bs and variations

I have been plalying shoe games with the rules DA2, S17, DAS, LS. I have memorized the basic strategy and index numbers for this game and I am wondering how many different types of BS I should learn. I have seen different bs for the rule H17 and only D10, 11. I have also seen different index numbers for different rules and different number of decks. Is there someone out there who has been counting for a while who can tell me what to do. I dont know if I can remember all the different BS for all the different games out there and all the different index numbers. Seems like a headache to keep them all straight. Is there maybe one set or 2 sets that cover all?

May I suggest that you learn the basic strategy for one or two different games, those most prevalent in the area you play. Also, in the current edition of Blackjack Attack, Appendex B are great BS charts that, while a bit more complicated than most you will see, are terrific. Like anything else, once you learn them, you won't ever forget them. Well worth the time.

Cobbson

Cobbson tells it like it is. Furthermore there simply is no excuse for your failing to own a copy of "Blackjack Attack", 3rd ed. that you can study each day for an hour or two at least.

Make yourself flash cards for the game that you frequent regularly if need be.

It is crucial that you know them so well that the recall is instantaneous and impervious to fatigue, noise, distractions, etc.

If you travel to other venues, learn the differences while in transit. Drive a lot: make up an audio disk with you reciting the B.S. (and later your matrix of indexed plays) and listen to it playing in a loop instead of music/

The B.S. strategy changes are never all that many; although if/when you learn to count cards, the B.S. Departure Indices are different for H17, NDAS, 2 deckers, etc .

If you just stick to shoe games the only Basic Strategy differences you need to concern yourself with are those for the H17 games - and then you are looking at some changes for your action when the dealer is displaying an Ace or a Six.