The 5-Count

Frank,

Sorry to ask such a "plebeian" question! A new shooter throws a 6 on the come-out roll (1-count) establishing the point. If, on the next roll, he makes his point of 6, do I hold at the 2-count or do I start over as the next roll will be a new come-out roll?

Many thanks for your time,
NTP

Dear NTP:

The making of a point does not affect the 5-Count. If he rolls a 6 for the 1-count, then hits that 6 right back making his point, the count is 2. On the next roll, which is the new come out, the count will become 3 - even if he hits a 7. Then the 4-count, which might be a new point. The 5-Count must be a box number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) for the 5-Count to be completed.

There is an excellent description of the 5-Count in Dominator and my new book, The Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution, which you can buy on Amazon.com or from me directly at 1-800-944-0406. You can read a description of the book at www.goldentouchcraps.com.

All the best in and out of the casinos!

Frank Scoblete

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