Posted by Isaac | Posted in Poker | Posted on 05-11-2013
Seems like most people are always talking about pre-flop strategy, so I would like to speak a little bit about how I bet on soon after the flop. Perhaps I can assist others, or perhaps they have advice to improve my play.
I feel that two of the most crucial plays right after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive wager. That is because these are the plays you generate if you havent hit a hand but you might have a good drawing hand. Its easy to wager on a hand when you flop a monster. Except I consider that these 2 are the ideal methods to wager on a drawing. Each one is wagered depending on you challenger(s) and your postion. So here’s how I bet on it, so tell me what you think.
Early Position – Tight Competitors:
A semi-bluff works fairly well in this position. Come out gambling and if a tight gambler did not hit a hand he will most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may have a call. But watch out, if that tight player comes back more than the top it may well be time to receive away.
Early Position – Loose Competitors
That is had been I like to complete a defensive bet. Make a decision how quite a few chips you are willing to risk on your draw and bet. This can be normally a much lower bet than regular. It’s been my experience that the loose gambler will usually just call a wager instead of re-raise. Nevertheless, if you check to them, theyre far more likely to throw in a lot more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Location – Tight Competitors
This can be the very best time to try and do a semi-bluff, particularly if most of the table checks. If that is the case you will probaly pick up the pot now. If a player before has bet, you’ve got to determine 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. In the event you imagine he does, nicely then it’s time to determine your odds, and come to a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Place – Loose Opponents
This one is a bit complicated, simply because it is tougher to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late position against loose player, chances are they’ve already bet. This is were I usually decide to take a chance and arrive back over the top of them and pray they do not call, and if they do, nicely then its time to gamble. Odds are though even a loose gambler will go away in case you come back strong enough.
Bear in mind although that these are moves I only generate soon after the flop comes and I have a reasonable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Possibly 4 to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.