Re: Negreanu\'s Folly?
Waiting for premium pairs is not the only way to play a short stack. In lower limit games it is likely to limp with suited connectors from a late position or blinds, flop a flush or up and down straight draw and be correct in getting all of your money in on the flop. Ed Miller's short stack strategy derives all of its strength in starting hand value but, I believe you can make plays (even though they will be limited) when starting out with a short stack. I think the biggest misconception when playing a short stack is forgetting about making good poker decisions and trying to play like a textbook. Limping with suited connectors when you are getting 7 to 1 odds is a good poker decision right? Moving in on the flop with a strong draw getting 2to1 effective odds or better is a good decision right?
Mike
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