Seems like most people are always talking about pre-flop strategy, so I would like to talk a tiny bit about how I wager on immediately after the flop. Perhaps I can support others, or perhaps they have advice to improve my play.
I consider that two of the most crucial plays soon after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. Which is because these are the plays you produce once you havent hit a hand except you’ve got a fine drawing hand. Its easy to wager on a hand when you flop a monster. But I think that these 2 are the very best methods to bet on a drawing. Each one is played depending on you competition(s) and your postion. So here is how I bet on it, so tell me what you think.
Early Position – Tight Opponents:
A semi-bluff works fairly well in this position. Arrive out wagering and if a tight player didn’t hit a hand he will probably lay down, and if he is unsure you may well acquire a call. But watch out, if that tight gambler comes back over the best it may possibly be time to receive away.
Early Place – Loose Competitors
This is had been I like to complete a defensive bet. Decide how quite a few chips you might be willing to chance on your draw and bet. That is usually a much lower wager than regular. It has been my encounter that the loose gambler will usually just call a bet rather than re-raise. However, should you check to them, theyre more likely to throw in additional chips than your willing to pay.
Late Place – Tight Competitors
This can be the finest time to perform a semi-bluff, especially if most of the table checks. If that is the case you’ll probaly pick up the pot now. If a player before has wager, you might have to determine 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 believe he does, nicely then it is time to calculate your odds, and decide if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Place – Loose Competitors
This one can be a bit complicated, because it’s harder to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late place against loose player, odds are they’ve already bet. It is had been I usually choose to take a chance and arrive back over the best of them and pray they do not call, and if they do, properly then its time to gamble. Chances are although even a loose player will go away in the event you appear back strong enough.
Remember although that these are moves I only make after the flop comes and I have a respectable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Perhaps four to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.