Re: Are blocking bets a good idea?
There are different types of bets that would fall under the category of a block bet. It is a mistake to lump them all into one group and try to come up with some form of analysis.
The important thing though to understand is that the larger your block bets, the less you get bluff raised. So sometimes I'll intentionally make a block small versus an aggro player with the intention of calling the raise. So the idea that you cant snap off bluffs using a block bet is usually bad.
If you arent comfortable hand reading its good to block a lot. You will not maximize your bluff equity, but you will generally make good FTOP happy plays.
-Jason
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