Seems like most folks are constantly talking about pre-flop strategy, so I would like to talk a bit about how I bet on right after the flop. Perhaps I can assist others, or maybe they’ve got advice to enhance my play.

I feel that 2 of the most critical plays following the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive wager. Which is because these are the plays you make whenever you havent hit a hand except you have a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand when you flop a monster. But I think that these two are the ideal approaches to wager on a drawing. Each one is bet depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here’s how I play it, so tell me what you think.

Early Placement – Tight Opponents:

A semi-bluff works fairly nicely in this position. Are available out gambling and if a tight gambler didn’t hit a hand he will most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may well receive a call. Except watch out, if that tight gambler comes back more than the top it may possibly be time to receive away.

Early Position – Loose Opponents

That is had been I like to accomplish a defensive bet. Come to a decision how numerous chips you might be willing to chance on your draw and bet. That is normally a much lower wager than regular. It has been my understanding that the loose gambler will usually just call a wager instead of re-raise. On the other hand, should you check to them, theyre much more likely to throw in a lot more chips than your willing to pay.

Late Position – Tight Opponents

This can be the best time to complete a semi-bluff, especially if most of the table checks. If that is the case you will probaly pick up the pot now. If a player prior to has bet, you could have to make a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he’ll most likely go away since he was trying to steal the pot. When you feel he does, nicely then it’s time to compute your odds, and make a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.

Late Place – Loose Opponents

This one is a bit challenging, simply because it is more difficult to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late place against loose gambler, chances are they’ve already bet. This can be were I usually come to a decision to take a chance and appear back more than the best of them and pray they don’t call, and if they do, nicely then its time to gamble. Odds are although even a loose gambler will go away if you come back strong enough.

Don’t forget although that these are moves I only generate following the flop comes and I have a reasonable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Possibly 4 to the flush or the open ended straight, for example.