I need help verifying some index tables

Hello Friends,
I generated indexes using the playing effects of removal as the point totals for the counting system. Don't ask why I'm doing this. LOL. I have double checked the indexes generated and they all look okay, there are a few wierd ones, but I think I know why they are wierd.

For example, on the pair splitting chart it says to split 3's against a dealer 8 if the TC is -10. At first I thought, "no way", but then I remembered that some of the splitting chart indexes work opposite, that is you split if the TC is BELOW the index, not above it. Which makes sense, I guess, for splitting 3s vs dealer 8.

So, here is my question, if some of the indexes work opposite, that is you do what is suggested when the TC is below the index instead of above it, how do you know the index is meant to be used this way?

Thanks,
Steve

The indexes are made to show you when to deviate from BASIC STRATEGY. This is the important point here to remember. In your example, the correct basic strategy for 3-3 vs 8 is to hit(I suppose here). When you reach or have less than the index, -10 in your example, since your basic play is to hit, you have to deviate. Now, how will you deviate ? Does it make any sense to double, stand or surrender this hand ? Of course not, so the obvious play is to split.

Now, if your basic play is to split, (1 deck,DAS), anything LESS than the index number would mean to hit. Always think in term of "what is my correct BASIC STARTEGY. Then, the deviation will be obvious to you most of the time.

My guess is that you generated indexes for the Single deck game where double after split is permitted. Anything else would look suspicious to me. Hope this help.