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

I think that 2 of the most significant plays immediately after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. That is because these are the plays you produce once you havent hit a hand except you could have a great drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand if you flop a monster. But I think that these 2 are the greatest ways to play a drawing. Each one is played depending on you challenger(s) and your postion. So here’s how I wager on it, so tell me what you think.

Early Position – Tight Opponents:

A semi-bluff works fairly nicely in this position. Arrive out gambling and if a tight player didn’t hit a hand he will most likely lay down, and if he’s unsure you might obtain a call. But watch out, if that tight gambler comes back over the best it may possibly be time to have away.

Early Place – Loose Opponents

That is had been I like to try and do a defensive wager. Determine how several chips you might be willing to risk on your draw and wager. It is usually a much lower wager than normal. It has been my understanding that the loose player will usually just call a bet rather than re-raise. Nevertheless, in case you check to them, theyre far more likely to throw in more chips than your willing to pay.

Late Location – Tight Competitors

That is the ideal 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 gambler prior to has bet, you’ve got to make a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he will most likely go away since he was trying to steal the pot. In case you consider he does, well then it’s time to compute your odds, and make a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.

Late Position – Loose Competitors

This one is a bit tricky, because it’s tougher to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late placement against loose gambler, odds are they’ve already wager. This can be were I usually decide to take a chance and come back over the top of them and pray they don’t call, and if they do, well then its time to gamble. Chances are although even a loose gambler will go away in the event you appear back strong enough.

Bear in mind though that these are moves I only produce right after the flop comes and I have a decent drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Maybe four to the flush or the open ended straight, for example.