The Canasta Connection

Canasta Skills Practice

Build confidence one skill at a time with short, interactive practice drills. Choose a topic below and come back anytime you want a quick refresher.

Choose a skill to practice

These drills are designed to reinforce the skills you use during real Modern American Canasta play.

Practice keeping a running mental count of Sevens and Aces as cards are discarded.

Practice identifying which cards to use when making your opening meld.

Practice noticing and keeping track of important information involving Threes.

Work through common discard situations and practice choosing the safest card.

Practice deciding whether a group of cards meets the requirements for an initial meld.

New drills and interactive practice activities will be added here over time.