[Sasnak]

Number 1: AK is a $$$ maker.

Number 2: AK can cost you $$$.

Number 3: A LP-P overplaying HIS AK will make you $$$.

Number 4: Don't overplay YOUR AK.

Board texture and your opponents preflop/post flop attitude will be the main criteria for your post flop play if you miss. Look for backdoor draws, straights, etc. If you have position and want a free card go for the CR.

Maybe it's checked back to you and you want to slide one off for nothing and go from there? Better beware of allowing too many other opponents the ability to get a free card to beat you. Board coordination is a big key.

Don't feel as if you're OBLIGATED to do anything. Stay in control of the decisions and make sound playing decisions. You could very well be behind to a set or two pair and drawing either slim or dead.

One session I folded AK a number of times to nasty boards like all one suit, 3 to a straight, etc. Made me looke pretty weak to be raising and folding but I made it back twice over on later hands when LAG's were betting middle pairs into me.

So a good play early of laying down -WHEN NEEDED - can make you money later. Never feel OBLIGATED to play anything.