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new guy + tilt
Hey all I have been studying/playing holdem for about 3 weeks now.
I have been play 5c/10c games at pacific poker for almost a week and have done pretty well (up $14, yes I play a lot lol). One problem I seem to have is getting lazy when I know I am playing bad players. After 30min or so (and I know most of the table are calling stations) I will start to play drawing hands from UTG or middle position. Argh like right now I play A7s UTG (2 people folded only 5 saw the flop). I have also noticed that against maniacs I will try to push too hard or hang around when I know I am beat. I'd be playing tight/aggressive and once I flop 2 pair I'd raise and reraise but then when the river comes with a straight draw I just cant seem to let it go. (straight draw where they only need one card, dont know what its called). I know that if I can conquer the discipline side of the game I should be able to breeze through to 10c/20c. How do you stay disciplined all the time? |
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Re: new guy + tilt
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(2 people folded only 5 saw the flop). [/ QUOTE ] That line is priceless. Five people for one bet is plenty to play suited Aces as long as they keep being loose and silly after the flop. SpaceAce |
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Re: new guy + tilt
if A7s is the loosest you play you're doing well.
at 5c/10c, remember that you need to show the goods, bluffs won't run, keep it tight and aggressive. You sometimes need to raise with less than 2 pair, remember that too! The biggest steps to taking this seriously are: to post hand histories on the forum [unfortunately, pacific don't do downloadable hand histories], to comment on other people's posts - the best way to learn, since if you are not in concensus with others, you most likely are playing it wrong, and to buy books - notably Ed Miller's work once you get sophisticated, if a total novice then Sklansky's "Hold 'Em Poker" is a good place as any to start. Other book recommendations are around too. Good luck and hope to see you at Party .5/1 and 1/2 soon! Regards, Pete Harris |
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Re: new guy + tilt
One problem I seem to have is getting lazy when I know I am playing bad players
Try playing higher limits where the money means something. Honestly, that is still basically play money if you are getting bored |
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