Setting your hand continued

I want to continue with the starting hand analysis.  Assume you are first to act and do not have any information about your opponent's cards.

Hand 2

At first glance, it looks like there is only one way to set this hand.  Most people would set JsJdAs in the back and 8c6c in the middle. While this is a good way to set the hand, there are several other ways you could play it effectively.

Alternate 1) set JsJd in the back, 8c6c in the middle, As on top

This is almost the same as the above setting, but by putting the A up top, you put pressure on your opponents but securing a strong top hand.  You do put yourself at risk in the middle hand, but you have a decent chance to pair up the middle if you continue to put cards below the J in the middle.  You also have a long shot at AA on the top which is a 9pt royalty.

Alternate 2) set AsJs in the back, 8c6c in the middle, and Jd on the top

Setting this way gives you a long shot at a big hand with two flush draws.  I don't normally like to break up a pair for a two card flush draw, but it is for an A high flush and the J on the top hand is a strong starting point.

Alternate 3) set As in the back, JsJd in the middle, 8c6c on the top

This setting is a little more risky as you need to cover the JJ in the middle.  So, you need to place higher cards in the back to try and pair them up.  This setting favors a middle and top hand win while trying to get a top hand royalty pay out.  Most people tend to focus on the back hand royalties, so this strategy can sneak up on your opponents.  A slight variation on this strategy would be to place the 6 in the middle with the JJ and try for a 7,9, or 10 on top with the 8.