Seems like most people are constantly talking about pre-flop strategy, so I would like to talk a tiny bit about how I play after the flop. Possibly I can support others, or perhaps they’ve got advice to improve my play.
I feel that two of the most important plays after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. Which is because these are the plays you generate if you havent hit a hand except you’ve a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand when you flop a monster. Except I feel that these two are the ideal techniques to bet on a drawing. Each one is played depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here’s how I play it, so tell me what you think.
Early Placement – Tight Competitors:
A semi-bluff works fairly effectively in this position. Come out wagering and if a tight gambler did not hit a hand he will probably lay down, and if he is unsure you may perhaps have a call. Except watch out, if that tight player comes back over the top it may perhaps be time to obtain away.
Early Position – Loose Opponents
That is were I like to try and do a defensive wager. Come to a decision how numerous chips you are willing to risk on your draw and bet. This really is usually a much smaller wager than regular. It has been my understanding that the loose player will usually just call a bet instead of re-raise. However, if you check to them, theyre far more likely to throw in far more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Place – Tight Opponents
This really is the best time to accomplish a semi-bluff, specifically if most of the table checks. If that’s the case you will probaly pick up the pot now. If a gambler prior to has bet, you’ve to decide if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he’ll possibly go away since he was attempting to steal the pot. In the event you consider he does, well then it’s time to determine your odds, and make a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Location – Loose Opponents
This one is often a bit tricky, simply because it is more difficult to put a loose player on a hand. And if your in late position against loose player, odds are they have already wager. That is had been I usually determine to take a chance and come back more than the best of them and hope they don’t call, and if they do, properly then its time to gamble. Chances are though even a loose gambler will go away when you are available back strong enough.
Remember though that these are moves I only generate soon after the flop comes and I have a respectable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Possibly 4 to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.
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