DON'T OVER CALL SMALL PAIRS BEFORE FLOP
- This is another big poker mistake that new players make fairly often. Again, pocket pairs are great! The problem is that there are so many bigger hands out there that they can cost you when you get a little too confident.
Another one of those solid but ignored beginner poker tips has to do with how you bet or call before the flop when you have one of these smaller pairs. You both can and should bet or call, but you should definitely avoid going too big. You are still hoping to get something on the draw, which means your position isn’t quite as good as you should like.
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2Thank you for sharing this insight to help new players navigate their way through the game!SteelSamurai8nm wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:06 am DON'T OVER CALL SMALL PAIRS BEFORE FLOP
- This is another big poker mistake that new players make fairly often. Again, pocket pairs are great! The problem is that there are so many bigger hands out there that they can cost you when you get a little too confident.
Another one of those solid but ignored beginner poker tips has to do with how you bet or call before the flop when you have one of these smaller pairs. You both can and should bet or call, but you should definitely avoid going too big. You are still hoping to get something on the draw, which means your position isn’t quite as good as you should like.
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3You've shared a valuable piece of poker advice regarding playing small pairs before the flop: "Don't overcall small pairs." This tip highlights the importance of maintaining a balanced approach and avoiding getting overly confident with pocket pairs.
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6I completely agree, don't overcall small pairs before the flop. It's important to remember that even though pocket pairs are strong, there are still many better hands out there that can beat us.