The first step in mastering the blackjack hammer strategy is to familiarize yourself with the basic rules of the game. In blackjack, the objective is to have a hand value closest to 21 without going over. Cards 2 through 10 are worth their face value, while face cards (Jacks, Queens, and Kings) are worth 10 points, and Aces can be worth either 1 or 11 points, depending on the player's preference.