Seems like most folks are always talking about pre-flop technique, so I wanted to talk a tiny bit about how I wager on after the flop. Possibly I can support others, or possibly they’ve got advice to enhance my play.
I feel that two of the most essential plays following the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. That is because these are the plays you produce whenever 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 feel that these two are the very best approaches to play a drawing. Each one is played depending on you challenger(s) and your postion. So here’s how I play it, so tell me what you think.
Early Location – Tight Competitors:
A semi-bluff works fairly well in this position. Come out wagering and if a tight player did not hit a hand he’ll probably lay down, and if he’s unsure you may perhaps receive a call. Except watch out, if that tight gambler comes back more than the best it might be time to receive away.
Early Location – Loose Opponents
This is had been I like to complete a defensive bet. Make a decision how several chips you’re willing to risk on your draw and wager. This is usually a much smaller wager than normal. It’s been my encounter that the loose player will usually just call a bet rather than re-raise. However, in the event you check to them, theyre more likely to throw in far more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Place – Tight Opponents
This can be the greatest time to perform a semi-bluff, particularly if most of the table checks. If that’s the case you will 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 probably go away since he was trying to steal the pot. When you imagine he does, properly then it is time to compute your odds, and come to a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Position – Loose Opponents
This one is really a bit complicated, because it’s harder to put a loose player on a hand. And if your in late position against loose player, odds are they’ve already bet. It is were I usually come to a decision to take a chance and arrive back more than the top of them and pray they do not call, and if they do, nicely then its time to gamble. Chances are though even a loose player will go away when you come back strong enough.
Remember though that these are moves I only generate immediately after the flop comes and I have a respectable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Perhaps 4 to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.