Play regularly
Consistency matters more than marathon sessions. A weekly game with a steady group, plus some online play, builds intuition steadily.
Review
After a session, think about one or two decisions you were unsure of. Online platforms and replay tools let you see all hands afterwards; AI analysis can show what strong play looks like.
Drills
Practise tile efficiency with "what do you discard?" problems. For American play, practise matching random tiles to the card quickly.
Learn from others
Watch commentary of professional riichi games, join club study nights, or ask experienced players to talk through their thinking. Most players are happy to share.
