I am considering forming a team, but do not want to do so unless I have all my betting parameters and strategy down perfectly. What is the best way to go about this? Assume a $100,000 with four players, who will focus primarily on spotting standard strip shoe games, with alternating big players. Do most teams have the counters flat bet a minimal amount or spread less than optimum, or do the spotters count normally and spread at least 1-12 at this standard game? If the spotters flat bet $25, how can I figure out exactly how much the big player should bet upon being signalled into the shoe? Also, when is the ideal time to have him come in? Intuitively, it seems better to have the spotters count normally, in order to provide better returns. The only risk I can see is the added possibility of heat. But there will be heat eventually, either way, right? How much benefit would flat-betting spotters provide as opposed to traditionally counting spotters? These are just some introductory questions I have on team play, and I still have much to learn (and much teaching to do!) before we begin. Perhaps someone can help point me in the right direction. I have the basic concepts down, but am unsure of how to obtain the necessary technical precision regarding betting issues that are essential to maximizing success. Id prefer to play and learn from a more experienced team, as opposed to having to take charge just yet, but that seems to be my primary option right now. where to begin my preparation?
