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Seems like most folks are constantly talking about pre-flop strategy, so I wanted to speak a tiny bit about how I play following the flop. Possibly I can support others, or possibly they have advice to enhance my play.

I feel that two of the most essential plays right after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. That is because these are the plays you generate when you havent hit a hand except you might have a fine drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand once you flop a monster. But I think that these 2 are the finest methods to play a drawing. Each one is wagered depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here’s how I play it, so tell me what you think.

Early Place – Tight Competitors:

A semi-bluff works fairly well in this position. Appear out wagering and if a tight gambler did not hit a hand he will probably lay down, and if he is unsure you may obtain a call. But watch out, if that tight gambler comes back more than the best it may possibly be time to have away.

Early Place – Loose Opponents

This can be had been I like to perform a defensive bet. Choose how several chips you are willing to chance on your draw and bet. It is usually a much lower wager than normal. It’s been my encounter that the loose gambler will usually just call a bet instead of re-raise. On the other hand, should you check to them, theyre a lot more likely to throw in more chips than your willing to pay.

Late Position – Tight Opponents

That is the best time to accomplish a semi-bluff, especially if most of the table checks. If that’s the case you’ll probaly pick up the pot now. If a player prior to has bet, you have to make 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. In the event you think he does, effectively then it’s time to determine your odds, and decide if the pot odds are worth the call.

Late Placement – Loose Competitors

This one is often a bit difficult, simply because it is harder to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late place against loose gambler, odds are they have already wager. This is were I usually come to a decision to take a chance and come back over the top of them and pray they do not call, and if they do, well then its time to gamble. Chances are though even a loose player will go away in case you appear back strong enough.

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