Seems like most folks are always talking about pre-flop system, so I would like to talk a little bit about how I play soon after the flop. Perhaps I can support others, or perhaps they’ve got advice to enhance my play.
I think that two of the most important plays soon after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. That’s because these are the plays you make whenever you havent hit a hand but you could have a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to wager on a hand whenever you flop a monster. Except I think that these two are the very best methods to bet on a drawing. Each one is wagered depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here’s how I bet on it, so tell me what you think.
Early Place – Tight Competitors:
A semi-bluff works fairly effectively in this position. Come out wagering and if a tight gambler didn’t hit a hand he will most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may perhaps acquire a call. Except watch out, if that tight player comes back more than the best it may perhaps be time to have away.
Early Position – Loose Competitors
It is were I like to perform a defensive wager. Determine how a lot of chips you might be willing to chance on your draw and wager. This is usually a much lower bet than normal. 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 more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Place – Tight Opponents
This really is the greatest time to accomplish a semi-bluff, specifically if most of the table checks. If that’s the case you’ll probaly pick up the pot now. If a player prior to has bet, you have to decide if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he will probably go away since he was attempting to steal the pot. In case you feel he does, properly then it is time to calculate your odds, and determine if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Place – Loose Opponents
This one is really a bit complicated, because it’s tougher to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late location against loose player, odds are they’ve already bet. It is were I usually make a decision to take a chance and arrive back over the best of them and pray they don’t call, and if they do, properly then its time to gamble. Odds are although even a loose player will go away in case you are available back strong enough.
Don’t forget though that these are moves I only generate 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 instance.