Poker Tips - Hold 'em

Learn How to Change Gears

I think if you were to try to label my play, it would probably be tight/aggressive. I have been making changes to that, but the image has helped me get some timely calls. I do change it up. And if you'll think of the players that you "fear" the most, in most instances, it is the guys that are very aggressive all the time. I won't call any names, but I think that you know who you are.... It's the guys that have the ability to play 4, 5os as aggressively as they play AA.

Most of us can figure out a really loose player by waiting for good cards, being patient and pouncing when we get really good cards. However, an even easier opponent to play against is a really tight player, sometimes called a "rock", the guy who plays only premium hands. If that is you, you really need to change your game up, and let them see that you can run bluffs, and are willing to play less than premium hands. The changes you make should be subtle and definitely shouldn't greatly impact the number of hands that you play. However, if there is a reasonable raise and you're in late position with 6, 7os.... play it. And if you get the chance, show it to let them know that you're not only going to play AA. It may improve the chance of your getting some action when you do get AA later.

Unpredictability is a good thing!