sentences:  However, each corresponds to a separate hand; during play they may be doubled and split independently, and are resolved separately.In the initial deal, the dealer puts one card face up on each box of each playing position starting from his left, deals a face-up card to himself, and then a further card to each box left to right.After resolving any side bet, the dealer then consults each player in turn, initially asking them whether they wish to "switch" their top cards.