By monitoring which cards are being picked up or discarded most often, you can modify your own play by either preventing their possible melds or taking ateen patti realdvantage of the openings they create. Also, in rummy, patience is essential. Holding onto some cards longer than you had intended can occasionally be advantageous if they have the potential to later complete a valuable sequence. Long-term results can be improved by refraining from making snap decisions.
