Hi,
Once I was burnt with 2 pair so I want to know if how one should actually play it. I was thinking maybe I played it incorrectly.
Well, say you get dealt 2 pair on the flop and slow playing is not a good idea as players can pick up sets, straights, much more that can beat you. What will you do then? How will you bet?
I’ll be glad to hear from you.
Thanks a ton.
Warmest regards,
Jin
Jin,
If I flop two pair without an apparent straight or flush draw on the board, I will tend to slow play it. If I am in a loose game or against calling stations, I will still bet as they will likely call me down or even raise. If there is a potential straight or flush draw, I will bet the hand to try and push players out.
Hi,
Well, I do understand that a good poker player must actually adapt the tactics employed in every game but also must consider table conditions. But the problem is, I’m just new to the game and still find it hard to adapt my playing style. In case I have good pocket cards, I raise aggressively in pot limit. And about maniacs, well, I find them helpful as they usually give me right good hiding.
As of now, I believe my problem is more on about my getting burned on the river. I tried to increase the amount of times I fold but I notice I have to play less than 1 hand in 10 to the river Please help me. I badly need your advice.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks a lot.
Warm regards,
Johenn
Johenn,
Without seeing what hands you are losing with, it is hard to determine where your problem lies, or if there is even a problem at all. If you are talking about players that are catching 4 outers or less on the river to outdraw your sets or your big pairs, that is a normal part of the game. If you are talking about chasing down someone with A-K and them catching a hand at the end, that’s another story.
If you have a good reason to fold at the river or before, then by mean go by your reads, but don’t fold because you’re afraid someone is going to suck out on you. Suckouts are a part of poker and will happen when you play solid poker. Don’t let fear make your decisions.
