Seems like most persons are usually talking about pre-flop technique, so I would like to speak a little bit about how I play right after the flop. Possibly I can aid others, or maybe they’ve got advice to enhance my play.
I believe that two of the most essential plays right after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. That’s because these are the plays you make once you havent hit a hand but you’ve a fine drawing hand. Its easy to wager on a hand when you flop a monster. But I think that these two are the very best approaches to wager on a drawing. Each one is wagered depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here’s how I play it, so tell me what you think.
Early Place – Tight Opponents:
A semi-bluff works fairly nicely in this position. Appear out gambling and if a tight player didn’t hit a hand he’ll probably lay down, and if he is unsure you may perhaps get a call. But watch out, if that tight gambler comes back more than the top it may possibly be time to acquire away.
Early Place – Loose Opponents
This can be had been I like to do a defensive wager. Decide how a lot of chips you’re willing to chance on your draw and bet. This is usually a much smaller wager than normal. It’s been my encounter that the loose player will usually just call a wager instead of re-raise. Even so, in case you check to them, theyre far more likely to throw in additional chips than your willing to pay.
Late Location – Tight Competitors
It is the finest time to do a semi-bluff, particularly if most of the table checks. If that is the case you will 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 believe he does, properly then it’s time to calculate your odds, and come to a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Location – Loose Competitors
This one is often a bit tricky, simply because it is harder to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late position against loose gambler, odds are they’ve already bet. That is had been I usually decide to take a chance and come back over the best of them and pray they do not call, and if they do, properly then its time to wager. Odds are though even a loose gambler will go away should you appear back strong enough.
Remember although that these are moves I only produce immediately after the flop comes and I have a respectable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Possibly 4 to the flush or the open ended straight, for example.