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Seems like most folks are generally talking about pre-flop system, so I would like to talk a bit about how I play following the flop. Perhaps I can aid others, or perhaps they have advice to enhance my play.

I consider that 2 of the most crucial plays after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. Which is because these are the plays you generate once you havent hit a hand except you’ve got a good drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand when you flop a monster. But I think that these 2 are the greatest methods to bet on a drawing. Each one is bet depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here is 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 didn’t hit a hand he will most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may get a call. Except watch out, if that tight gambler comes back over the best it may well be time to receive away.

Early Place – Loose Opponents

This really is had been I like to perform a defensive wager. Come to a decision how quite a few chips you’re willing to chance on your draw and bet. This really is usually a much lower bet than regular. It’s been my experience that the loose player will usually just call a bet instead of re-raise. Even so, if you check to them, theyre much more likely to throw in more chips than your willing to pay.

Late Place – Tight Competitors

This really is the ideal time to complete a semi-bluff, specifically if most of the table checks. If that is the case you will probaly pick up the pot now. If a gambler before has wager, you’ve to come to a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he will possibly go away since he was attempting to steal the pot. Should you feel he does, properly then it is time to determine your odds, and determine if the pot odds are worth the call.

Late Placement – Loose Opponents

This one is a bit complicated, because it’s tougher to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late position against loose player, chances are they’ve already bet. This can be had been I usually make a decision to take a chance and arrive back over the top of them and hope they don’t call, and if they do, well then its time to wager. Chances are though even a loose gambler will go away if you appear back strong enough.

Bear in mind though that these are moves I only generate following the flop comes and I have a decent drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Possibly four to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.