Seems like most men and women are always talking about pre-flop strategy, so I wanted to talk a tiny bit about how I play following the flop. Possibly I can aid others, or maybe they have advice to enhance my play.
I feel that two of the most critical plays soon after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. That’s because these are the plays you make if you havent hit a hand but you have a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to wager on a hand when you flop a monster. But I imagine that these 2 are the very best methods to wager on a drawing. Each one is bet depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here is how I play it, so tell me what you think.
Early Place – Tight Competitors:
A semi-bluff works fairly well in this position. Come out betting and if a tight gambler did not hit a hand he’ll most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may obtain a call. Except watch out, if that tight player comes back more than the best it may be time to have away.
Early Placement – Loose Competitors
This is were I like to perform a defensive wager. Decide how several chips you’re willing to chance on your draw and wager. This really is usually a much smaller bet than regular. It’s been my encounter that the loose player will usually just call a bet rather than re-raise. Nevertheless, should you check to them, theyre additional likely to throw in additional chips than your willing to pay.
Late Placement – Tight Opponents
It is the finest time to complete a semi-bluff, especially 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’ve 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 attempting to steal the pot. In the event you believe he does, nicely then it’s time to determine your odds, and decide if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Place – Loose Opponents
This one is often a bit challenging, simply because it’s tougher to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late position against loose gambler, chances are they’ve already wager. That is were I usually determine to take a chance and arrive back over the top of them and hope they do not call, and if they do, properly then its time to gamble. Odds are although even a loose gambler will go away should you are available back strong enough.
Bear in mind though that these are moves I only make immediately after the flop comes and I have a respectable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Maybe 4 to the flush or the open ended straight, for example.