Seems like most individuals are constantly talking about pre-flop strategy, so I wanted to talk a bit about how I bet on soon after the flop. Perhaps I can support others, or perhaps they have advice to enhance my play.
I imagine that two of the most critical plays immediately after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive wager. That is because these are the plays you generate if you havent hit a hand but you could have a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to wager on a hand once you flop a monster. But I feel that these two are the ideal ways to play a drawing. Each one is bet depending on you competition(s) and your postion. So here’s how I play it, so tell me what you think.
Early Placement – Tight Competitors:
A semi-bluff works fairly effectively in this position. Arrive out gambling and if a tight gambler did not hit a hand he’ll most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may receive a call. But watch out, if that tight player comes back over the top it may possibly be time to get away.
Early Location – Loose Opponents
This really is were I like to complete a defensive wager. Come to a decision how several chips you’re willing to chance on your draw and wager. This is usually a much smaller bet than regular. It has been my encounter that the loose player will usually just call a wager instead of re-raise. Nevertheless, when you check to them, theyre far more likely to throw in far more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Place – Tight Opponents
That is the best time to complete a semi-bluff, specially if most of the table checks. If that’s the case you’ll probaly pick up the pot now. If a gambler before has wager, you’ve got to come to 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. If you think he does, well then it’s time to determine your odds, and come to a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.
Late Location – Loose Competitors
This one is really a bit challenging, simply because it’s harder to put a loose player on a hand. And if your in late placement against loose player, odds are they’ve already wager. This can be had been I usually choose to take a chance and are available back over the best of them and hope they don’t call, and if they do, well then its time to wager. Chances are although even a loose gambler will go away in the event you come back strong enough.
Remember 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 example.