Hello! Are the Skanlsky/Mason Groupings applicable ..

[SittingBull]

in shorted-handed games? What's defined as "short-handed" in hold'em?
Are there such a position as "late position" in a 4 or 5 handed hold'em game/
Do U play medium suited connectors in 4 or 5 handed games? Do U play hands like Qx,Kx from any position in a 4 or 5 handed game?
Just wondering,
SittingBull
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[Robk]

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Are the Skanlsky/Mason Groupings applicable

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pretending everyone has folded to you in a ring game and applying the hpfap advice is an ok default strategy.

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Are there such a position as "late position" in a 4 or 5 handed hold'em game

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late position is defined as the co and button, and for open raising purposes the seat one to the right of the co. this doesnt change based on how many people are dealt in.

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Do U play medium suited connectors in 4 or 5 handed games?

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yes

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Do U play hands like Qx,Kx from any position in a 4 or 5 handed game?

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no

applying a cookbook strategy becomes less effective the fewer players are dealt in. what hands you should be playing is more sensitive to image/ opponent types/ situation/ etc.