Texas Hold’em Poker : Semi-Bluffing and Defensive Betting
Seems like most individuals are often talking about pre-flop method, so I would like to speak a bit about how I bet on right after the flop. Perhaps I can aid others, or perhaps they have advice to enhance my play.
I consider that two of the most essential plays immediately after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. Which is because these are the plays you generate once you havent hit a hand except you could have a fine drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand whenever you flop a monster. Except I believe that these two are the ideal approaches to bet on a drawing. Each one is played depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here is how I play it, so tell me what you think.
Early Position - Tight Opponents:
A semi-bluff works fairly effectively in this position. Come out betting and if a tight gambler didn't hit a hand he will most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may well get a call. Except watch out, if that tight player comes back more than the best it may be time to obtain away.
Early Position - Loose Competitors
This can be were I like to complete a defensive bet. Determine how numerous chips you're 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 gambler will usually just call a bet instead of re-raise. However, in case you check to them, theyre additional likely to throw in a lot more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Place - Tight Competitors
This is the best time to complete a semi-bluff, specially if most of the table checks. If that is the case you'll probaly pick up the pot now. If a gambler prior to has bet, you've got to determine 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. If you imagine he does, nicely then it is time to calculate your odds, and choose if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Placement - Loose Competitors
This one is really a bit difficult, simply because it is more difficult to put a loose player on a hand. And if your in late position against loose gambler, odds are they have already wager. This can be were I usually come to a decision to take a chance and arrive back more than the best of them and pray they do not call, and if they do, well then its time to gamble. Chances are although even a loose player will go away when you are available back strong enough.
Remember although that these are moves I only generate following the flop comes and I have a reasonable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Possibly four to the flush or the open ended straight, for example.
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