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Seems like most persons are constantly talking about pre-flop strategy, so I wanted to talk a bit about how I play immediately after the flop. Perhaps I can assist others, or perhaps they’ve got advice to improve my play.

I believe that two of the most crucial plays right after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive wager. That is because these are the plays you produce once you havent hit a hand except you might have a very good drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand whenever you flop a monster. But I imagine that these 2 are the very best ways to bet on a drawing. Each one is wagered depending on you competition(s) and your postion. So here’s how I wager on it, so tell me what you think.

Early Location – Tight Competitors:

A semi-bluff works fairly properly in this position. Are available out gambling and if a tight player did not hit a hand he’ll probably lay down, and if he is unsure you might get a call. But watch out, if that tight player comes back over the top it may perhaps be time to get away.

Early Location – Loose Opponents

It is had been I like to try and do a defensive bet. Make a decision how a lot of chips you’re willing to risk on your draw and wager. That is usually a much lower bet than regular. It’s been my understanding that the loose player will usually just call a wager rather than re-raise. However, in case you check to them, theyre a lot more likely to throw in additional chips than your willing to pay.

Late Location – Tight Competitors

This really is the best time to accomplish a semi-bluff, especially if most of the table checks. If that is the case you’ll probaly pick up the pot now. If a gambler prior to has wager, you have to come to a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he will possibly go away since he was attempting to steal the pot. When you think he does, well then it is time to compute your odds, and make a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.

Late Position – Loose Competitors

This one can be a bit complicated, simply because it’s more difficult to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late position against loose gambler, chances are they’ve already bet. This can be had been I usually come to a decision to take a chance and come back over the top of them and pray they don’t call, and if they do, effectively then its time to wager. Chances are though even a loose player will go away when you are available back strong enough.

Don’t forget though that these are moves I only make following the flop comes and I have a reasonable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Perhaps 4 to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.