Thursday, September 23, 2010

Coaching Kristy Episode 2

  • How does the button opening range change 3 handed versus 6 handed?
    • No changes at all. It's the same as playing 6 handed with the first 3 positions folding. (Not sure I agree with this. If this is the case for 3 handed, then why not for HU?)
  • Try to create as much passive dead money versus bad players as they will let us get away with. Against good players, this won't work because they will 3-bet us or raise us.
  • Much thought needs to be put into 3-betting from the blinds versus a EP raise. Our perceived range is often very strong with a 3-bet which will force out all but the top of our opponents' range. If this is the case, calling may be better than 3-betting when we have a very strong hand to keep dominated hands in and extract value post-flop.
  • You should be more apt to slow play when the board is dry, you can't be outdrawn, and there are very few turn scare cards for you and your opponent. 
    • Example: 77 on J27r.
    • Board is extremely dry and there are very few scare turn cards. Overcards could even improve opponent's range.
  • Be in control of your game instead of getting into reg wars. The ones who move up through the stakes are the ones who don't care and try to play their best at all times. Getting tilted or trying to get back at another player is detrimental to your overall game.
  • Polarized versus depolarized turn play in position. Against an aggressive player who will c/r our bets, we should polarize our betting range. Against a passive player who likes to call, we should depolarize our betting range. (what about when we are OOP?)

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