Seems like most people are always talking about pre-flop technique, so I wanted to talk a bit about how I bet on following the flop. Perhaps I can aid others, or perhaps they’ve got advice to enhance my play.
I feel that two of the most crucial plays soon after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive wager. Which is because these are the plays you generate if you havent hit a hand but you’ve a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand if you flop a monster. But I imagine that these 2 are the ideal methods to wager on a drawing. Each one is bet depending on you competition(s) and your postion. So here’s how I wager on it, so tell me what you think.
Early Place – Tight Opponents:
A semi-bluff works fairly well in this position. Come out wagering and if a tight gambler didn’t hit a hand he’ll probably lay down, and if he is unsure you might have a call. Except watch out, if that tight gambler comes back over the best it may be time to have away.
Early Placement – Loose Opponents
This can be had been I like to try and do a defensive wager. Come to a decision how numerous chips you’re willing to risk on your draw and bet. That is usually a much lower bet than regular. It’s been my understanding that the loose gambler will usually just call a bet rather than re-raise. However, when you check to them, theyre additional likely to throw in much more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Place – Tight Competitors
That is the greatest time to perform a semi-bluff, specially if most of the table checks. If that is the case you will probaly pick up the pot now. If a player before has bet, you have to decide 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. Should you think he does, effectively then it is time to determine your odds, and make a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Position – Loose Competitors
This one is a bit challenging, because it is harder to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late placement against loose gambler, odds are they have already wager. This can be were I usually make a decision to take a chance and are available back over the top of them and hope they do not call, and if they do, properly then its time to gamble. Chances are though even a loose player will go away in case you are available back strong enough.
Bear in mind though that these are moves I only produce immediately 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.