Hold’em Poker : Semi-Bluffing and Defensive Gambling
September 6th, 2012 at 6:21
Seems like most persons are often talking about pre-flop method, so I would like to talk a little bit about how I play following the flop. Possibly I can help others, or possibly they’ve got advice to enhance my play.
I think that 2 of the most important plays after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive wager. That is because these are the plays you make if you havent hit a hand but you could have a fine drawing hand. Its easy to play a hand once you flop a monster. Except I believe that these two are the best methods to wager on a drawing. Each one is bet 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 Competitors:
A semi-bluff works fairly properly in this position. Come out gambling and if a tight gambler did not hit a hand he’ll probably lay down, and if he is unsure you may perhaps acquire a call. But watch out, if that tight player comes back more than the best it might be time to get away.
Early Location – Loose Opponents
This really is were I like to try and do a defensive wager. Come to a decision how a lot of chips you’re willing to chance on your draw and bet. This is normally a much smaller bet than regular. It has been my understanding that the loose gambler will usually just call a bet instead of re-raise. Nonetheless, in case you check to them, theyre far more likely to throw in more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Location – Tight Competitors
This is the finest time to do a semi-bluff, especially if most of the table checks. If that is the case you will probaly pick up the pot now. If a player prior to has wager, you’ve to come to a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he’ll possibly go away since he was trying to steal the pot. In case you feel 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 Position – Loose Opponents
This one is a bit challenging, simply because it’s tougher to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late place against loose gambler, odds are they’ve already bet. That is had been I usually choose to take a chance and are available back more than the top of them and pray they don’t call, and if they do, effectively then its time to gamble. Odds are although even a loose player will go away in case you are available back strong enough.
Remember although that these are moves I only produce after the flop comes and I have a decent drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Maybe four to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.