Hold’em Poker : Semi-Bluffing and Defensive Wagering
Seems like most individuals are always talking about pre-flop method, so I wanted to speak a little bit about how I bet on immediately after the flop. Perhaps I can aid others, or perhaps they have advice to enhance my play.
I imagine that 2 of the most significant 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 but you’ve got a fine drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand when you flop a monster. But I believe that these 2 are the finest approaches to wager on a drawing. Each one is wagered depending on you competition(s) and your postion. So here is how I wager on it, so tell me what you think.
Early Position – Tight Competitors:
A semi-bluff works fairly nicely in this position. Come out betting and if a tight player didn’t hit a hand he’ll most likely lay down, and if he’s unsure you might receive a call. Except watch out, if that tight player comes back over the top it may well be time to get away.
Early Placement – Loose Opponents
This is were I like to complete a defensive wager. Choose how quite a few chips you are willing to chance on your draw and wager. This is usually a much smaller bet than regular. It’s been my encounter that the loose gambler will usually just call a wager instead of re-raise. However, should you check to them, theyre more likely to throw in far more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Placement – Tight Opponents
That is the best time to complete a semi-bluff, especially if most of the table checks. If that is the case you’ll probaly pick up the pot now. If a gambler before has wager, you’ve to make a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he’ll 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 come to a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Placement – Loose Competitors
This one can be a bit complicated, because it is harder to put a loose player on a hand. And if your in late place against loose gambler, chances are they’ve already wager. This is had been I usually determine to take a chance and are available back more than the top of them and pray they do not call, and if they do, properly then its time to gamble. Chances are though even a loose player will go away if you appear back strong enough.
Bear in mind though that these are moves I only make right 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.
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