Seems like most folks are always talking about pre-flop strategy, so I wanted to speak a tiny bit about how I play right after the flop. Possibly I can support others, or perhaps they’ve got advice to improve my play.
I believe that two of the most significant plays right after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive wager. That is because these are the plays you produce whenever you havent hit a hand but you could have a good drawing hand. Its easy to wager on a hand whenever you flop a monster. Except I believe that these 2 are the finest methods to bet on a drawing. Each one is wagered depending on you challenger(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 nicely in this position. Arrive out wagering and if a tight player didn’t hit a hand he’ll probably lay down, and if he’s unsure you may have a call. But watch out, if that tight gambler comes back more than the top it might be time to receive away.
Early Placement – Loose Competitors
This really is were I like to perform a defensive bet. Determine how quite a few chips you are willing to risk on your draw and wager. This can be normally a much smaller wager than regular. It’s been my encounter that the loose player will usually just call a wager instead of re-raise. However, should you check to them, theyre far more likely to throw in additional chips than your willing to pay.
Late Location – Tight Opponents
That is the ideal time to try and do 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 player before has wager, you might have to make a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he’ll most likely go away since he was trying to steal the pot. In the event you feel he does, well then it is time to determine your odds, and determine if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Location – Loose Competitors
This one is really a bit difficult, because it’s harder to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late place against loose player, odds are they have already wager. This is were I usually come to a decision to take a chance and are available back over the best of them and hope they do not call, and if they do, effectively then its time to wager. Chances are although even a loose gambler will go away should you come back strong enough.
Keep in mind though that these are moves I only produce soon after the flop comes and I have a reasonable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Possibly 4 to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.