My initial response to the hand would be to discard a 9-pin since we have a pair of 7-man already, and there is a not unreasonable chance of drawing a pair of 2/3/5/6-sou if we end up with a third 7-man or a 5/8-man to "finish" that block. Then assuming we got the 7-sou draw, discarding the second 9-pin would still leave quite a range tiles available to get to 1-shanten, while also keeping the option for tanyao or even consider trying for ittsu if a 1 or 8-sou was subsequently drawn (discarding the 2 and 3-man).
Of course now I go and watch part 2 and discover that is exactly what is suggested hahaha. Good to know my instinct was correct here. Although I always forget about sanshoku when building hands so that was a good reminder
this is pretty much my hand every single time; always contemplating on which tile to discard! thanks for clarifying!
Glad it was useful! The second half of the 6 Block Theory is coming up in this week’s Riichi Mahjong Monthly so stay tuned!!
My initial response to the hand would be to discard a 9-pin since we have a pair of 7-man already, and there is a not unreasonable chance of drawing a pair of 2/3/5/6-sou if we end up with a third 7-man or a 5/8-man to "finish" that block.
Then assuming we got the 7-sou draw, discarding the second 9-pin would still leave quite a range tiles available to get to 1-shanten, while also keeping the option for tanyao or even consider trying for ittsu if a 1 or 8-sou was subsequently drawn (discarding the 2 and 3-man).
Of course now I go and watch part 2 and discover that is exactly what is suggested hahaha. Good to know my instinct was correct here. Although I always forget about sanshoku when building hands so that was a good reminder
I just discovered this video and found it very helpful, thank you!
Great to hear that it was helpful!! Keep an eye out for more coming!