Seems like most men and women are constantly talking about pre-flop strategy, so I wanted to talk a little bit about how I play after the flop. Perhaps I can aid others, or perhaps they have advice to enhance my play.
I consider that 2 of the most essential plays following the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive wager. Which is because these are the plays you make whenever you havent hit a hand except you’ve got a good drawing hand. Its easy to play a hand once you flop a monster. But I imagine that these two are the very best methods to play a drawing. Each one is wagered depending on you challenger(s) and your postion. So here’s how I play it, so tell me what you think.
Early Position – Tight Competitors:
A semi-bluff works fairly properly in this position. Arrive out betting and if a tight gambler did not hit a hand he’ll probably lay down, and if he’s unsure you may perhaps get a call. But watch out, if that tight gambler comes back over the best it may well be time to get away.
Early Position – Loose Opponents
This can be were I like to try and do a defensive wager. Decide how many chips you are willing to chance on your draw and wager. This can be normally a much lower bet than normal. It has been my understanding that the loose gambler will usually just call a bet instead of re-raise. On the other hand, should you check to them, theyre a lot more likely to throw in more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Placement – Tight Opponents
It is the very best time to accomplish a semi-bluff, specially if most of the table checks. If that is the case you will probaly pick up the pot now. If a gambler prior to has bet, you might have to make a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he will possibly go away since he was trying to steal the pot. Should you think he does, effectively then it is time to determine your odds, and decide if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Place – Loose Competitors
This one is a bit difficult, because it is harder to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late position against loose player, odds are they’ve already bet. That is had been I usually decide to take a chance and arrive back more than the best of them and hope they do not call, and if they do, properly then its time to gamble. Chances are though even a loose player will go away should you come back strong enough.
Don’t forget though that these are moves I only generate immediately after the flop comes and I have a reasonable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Maybe 4 to the flush or the open ended straight, for example.