On a losing streak: what to change?
 

I have recently undergone a pretty rough slide over the past few months at the 10+1's. From poor play on my part, to getting outdrawn, etc., I feel that I'm on a slide. I don't feel that I've changed my game tremendously from regularly finishing in the money, and I understand that long term gains outweigh short term swings.

I'm just somewhat concerned with the streak and am not sure what my next step is. Should I step away, and if so how long should I keep away? Do I need to modify my bankroll mentality and amounts?

I feel that I'm playing solid poker almost all the time and find I run into some bad beats like we all do. Most recently it's just been a bit more than usual, and minimal (if any) money finishes to offset it.

Do I step DOWN to the 5+1's? Change to playing only ring-format and no tournaments? Take a break and come back with a solid bankroll and take it slow? Thoughts appreciated, thanks guys.

Re: On a losing streak: what to change?
 

Moving down sounds like a good idea. Maybe moving to a different site that has 5+.5 instead of the rediculous 5+1.

Re: On a losing streak: what to change?
 

How many games are we talking about?

If it's less than, say, 500, you're just being paranoid. Play whatever your bankroll permits and post lots of hand histories.

Re: On a losing streak: what to change?
 

Well, I'm going to pull a pergesu and say:

POST HANDS

There, now that's outta the way. Sometimes you just run bad, even if you're playing fine. For instance, I'm running somewhat bad this last weekend, so I spent a good amount of the time in the Replayer and eastbay's program trying to "fix" my game. Well, turns out my game was fine. I just wasn't sucking-out/winning coinflips much at all. It happens.

My Q2o won't suckout against AK anymore. What the hell... My luckbox is broken. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Re: On a losing streak: what to change?
 

Hi guys thanks for the responses I appreciate it. I try to post hands that I would think would be beneficial and not fall into the 'bad beat' category. Unfortunately as of late (not to sound like a chump) I've had quite a bit of those. I figure I wouldn't waste people's time with AK vs AQ and spiking a Q on the river, or AA vs 22 and and a 2 comes on the flop. I'll work on getting more of the hands I need help with up in a more timely manner to get pointers.

I'll do some research into the replayer / eastbay programs you mention, I don't know anything about them but anything to help become a stronger player interests me.

Thanks again guys, appreciate it