Hold’em Poker : Semi-Bluffing and Defensive Wagering
Seems like most people are constantly talking about pre-flop method, so I would like to talk a little bit about how I play right after the flop. Maybe I can support others, or maybe they’ve got advice to improve my play.
I think that two of the most essential plays after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. That’s because these are the plays you make whenever you havent hit a hand but you’ve got a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to play a hand if you flop a monster. Except I consider that these two are the ideal ways to wager on a drawing. Each one is played depending on you competition(s) and your postion. So here’s how I play it, so tell me what you think.
Early Placement – Tight Opponents:
A semi-bluff works fairly nicely in this position. Come out betting and if a tight gambler did not hit a hand he’ll most likely lay down, and if he’s unsure you may well obtain a call. But watch out, if that tight gambler comes back more than the top it might be time to obtain away.
Early Place – Loose Competitors
This can be were I like to do a defensive wager. Make a decision how numerous chips you might be willing to chance on your draw and bet. This can be normally a much lower bet than normal. It has been my understanding that the loose player will usually just call a bet rather than re-raise. On the other hand, in the event you check to them, theyre a lot more likely to throw in more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Position – Tight Competitors
It is the best time to perform a semi-bluff, specially if most of the table checks. If that’s the case you’ll probaly pick up the pot now. If a gambler prior to has wager, you’ve got to make a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he will possibly go away since he was attempting to steal the pot. If you feel he does, nicely then it’s time to compute your odds, and come to a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Position – Loose Opponents
This one can be a bit difficult, simply because it is harder to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late position against loose player, chances are they have already bet. That is had been I usually choose to take a chance and are available back over the top of them and pray they do not call, and if they do, nicely then its time to gamble. Odds are although even a loose player will go away in the event you appear back strong enough.
Keep in mind although that these are moves I only produce right after the flop comes and I have a reasonable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Perhaps four to the flush or the open ended straight, for example.
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