Seems like most people are usually talking about pre-flop system, so I would like to speak 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 imagine that two of the most important plays right after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. That is because these are the plays you produce if you havent hit a hand but you might have a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to play a hand when you flop a monster. Except I believe that these 2 are the best ways to play a drawing. Each one is played depending on you challenger(s) and your postion. So here is how I wager on it, so tell me what you think.
Early Location – Tight Opponents:
A semi-bluff works fairly nicely in this position. Appear out betting and if a tight player did not hit a hand he’ll probably lay down, and if he’s unsure you may obtain a call. But watch out, if that tight player comes back over the top it might be time to get away.
Early Place – Loose Competitors
That is were I like to try and do a defensive bet. Choose how numerous chips you might be willing to chance on your draw and bet. It is normally 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. On the other hand, should you check to them, theyre a lot more likely to throw in a lot more chips than your willing to pay.
Late Position – Tight Opponents
This can be the greatest time to do 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 gambler before has bet, you might have to choose if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he’ll possibly go away since he was trying to steal the pot. In the event you feel he does, well then it is time to calculate 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, because it is harder to put a loose player on a hand. And if your in late place against loose gambler, chances are they have already bet. That is had been I usually decide to take a chance and come back over the best of them and hope they do not call, and if they do, nicely then its time to gamble. Chances are although even a loose gambler will go away when you appear back strong enough.
Keep in mind although that these are moves I only produce immediately after the flop comes and I have a reasonable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Maybe four to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.