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Seems like most people are constantly talking about pre-flop strategy, so I would like to talk a bit about how I bet on immediately after the flop. Perhaps I can help others, or maybe they’ve got advice to improve my play.
I feel that two of the most important plays following the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive wager. That is because these are the plays you make if you havent hit a hand but you could have a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand whenever you flop a monster. But I think that these two are the very best methods to bet on a drawing. Each one is played depending on you competition(s) and your postion. So here’s how I bet on it, so tell me what you think.
Early Position – Tight Opponents:
A semi-bluff works fairly properly in this position. Appear out wagering and if a tight player did not hit a hand he will most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may perhaps receive a call. But watch out, if that tight player comes back more than the top it may well be time to acquire away.
Early Position – Loose Opponents
This is were I like to accomplish a defensive bet. Come to a decision how numerous chips you’re willing to risk on your draw and wager. That is normally a much smaller wager than regular. It’s been my experience that the loose player will usually just call a wager rather than re-raise. Nonetheless, in case you check to them, theyre additional likely to throw in more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Location – Tight Competitors
That is the finest time to do a semi-bluff, specifically if most of the table checks. If that’s the case you will probaly pick up the pot now. If a player prior to has bet, you might have to decide 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. When you believe he does, nicely then it is time to calculate your odds, and decide if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Place – Loose Opponents
This one is a bit complicated, simply 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 bet. It is had been I usually choose to take a chance and arrive back over the top of them and pray they don’t call, and if they do, nicely then its time to wager. Odds are though even a loose player will go away in the event you arrive back strong enough.
Remember though that these are moves I only make after the flop comes and I have a decent drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Perhaps four to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.
