Seems like most people are always talking about pre-flop strategy, so I would like to talk a little bit about how I play following the flop. Perhaps I can support others, or perhaps they’ve got advice to improve my play.
I believe that 2 of the most significant plays following the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive wager. That’s because these are the plays you generate once you havent hit a hand except you might have a good drawing hand. Its easy to play a hand whenever you flop a monster. Except I consider that these 2 are the ideal methods to bet on a drawing. Each one is played depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here’s how I wager on it, so tell me what you think.
Early Place – Tight Opponents:
A semi-bluff works fairly properly in this position. Arrive out wagering and if a tight player did not hit a hand he will most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may possibly acquire a call. Except watch out, if that tight player comes back more than the top it might be time to obtain away.
Early Placement – Loose Opponents
This can be had been I like to try and do a defensive bet. Come to a decision how a lot of chips you might be willing to chance on your draw and wager. That is normally a much lower bet than normal. It has been my understanding that the loose player will usually just call a bet instead of re-raise. Nonetheless, should you check to them, theyre far more likely to throw in much more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Location – Tight Opponents
This can be the greatest time to complete 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 wager, you have to come to a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he’ll most likely go away since he was trying to steal the pot. Should you believe he does, nicely then it is time to compute your odds, and make a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Position – Loose Competitors
This one can be a bit challenging, because it’s tougher to put a loose player on a hand. And if your in late location against loose gambler, chances are they have already bet. It is were I usually decide to take a chance and come back more than the best of them and hope they don’t call, and if they do, effectively then its time to wager. Chances are although even a loose gambler will go away when you come back strong enough.
Don’t forget though that these are moves I only make 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 instance.
