MP against short stack and aggro
 

UTG+1 is unexceptional and has $0.32 after his flop bet; MP1 has post-flop aggression of 8.

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Preflop: Hero is SB with T[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], A[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img].
<font color="#666666">1 fold</font>, UTG+1 calls, <font color="#666666">1 fold</font>, MP1 calls, <font color="#666666">4 folds</font>, Hero completes, BB checks.

Flop: (4 SB) T[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img], J[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], 3[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(4 players)</font>
Hero checks, BB checks, <font color="#CC3333">UTG+1 bets</font>, MP1 calls, ...

I think this is obvious but I'd like to make sure before moving the discussion to later streets.

Re: MP against short stack and aggro
 

*Grunch

preface: This is my first reply since readng SSH for the first time...my head is still spinning, but in a good kind of way...

I would lead out on this flop. We've got MPTK. It's probably best and/or we are on a good draw. This is a vulnerable hand though so I would lead out hoping to narrow the field. UTG+1 is most likely on a short stack spew tilt so I do not fear he has a better hand right now.

Re: MP against short stack and aggro
 

I think checking, intending to raise a bet from aggressive MP1, is the standard line. I'm more interested in our course of action once it's bet, call back to us.

Re: MP against short stack and aggro
 

I'd raise the flop to knock out BB and get an extra bet out of MP1. You could have the best hand and have a chance to knock out a player.