Texas Holdem Poker : Semi-Bluffing and Defensive Betting
Seems like most individuals are constantly talking about pre-flop system, so I wanted to talk a tiny bit about how I bet on after the flop. Perhaps I can help others, or maybe they’ve got advice to improve my play.
I believe that 2 of the most crucial plays immediately after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. Which is because these are the plays you make if you havent hit a hand but you might have a great drawing hand. Its easy to play a hand once you flop a monster. Except I consider that these 2 are the ideal ways to wager on a drawing. Each one is wagered depending on you challenger(s) and your postion. So here’s how I wager on it, so tell me what you think.
Early Position – Tight Opponents:
A semi-bluff works fairly well in this position. Arrive out betting and if a tight player didn’t hit a hand he will most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may receive a call. But watch out, if that tight player comes back more than the best it might be time to get away.
Early Placement – Loose Opponents
This is were I like to perform a defensive wager. Come to a decision how a lot of chips you’re willing to risk on your draw and bet. This really is normally a much smaller wager than normal. It has been my encounter that the loose player will usually just call a bet rather than re-raise. However, if you check to them, theyre much more likely to throw in more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Position – Tight Opponents
This really is the greatest time to complete a semi-bluff, specifically if most of the table checks. If that is the case you will 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’ll most likely go away since he was attempting to steal the pot. Should you consider he does, nicely then it’s time to determine your odds, and determine if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Position – Loose Opponents
This one can be a bit complicated, simply because it’s tougher to put a loose player on a hand. And if your in late placement against loose gambler, chances are they’ve already bet. It is were I usually determine to take a chance and arrive back over the top of them and pray they do not call, and if they do, properly then its time to gamble. Odds are though even a loose player will go away if you appear back strong enough.
Keep in mind though that these are moves I only produce right 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 example.
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