A lack of patience in live play

#1 11-25-2005, 11:12 PM

It seems like whenever I play a live cash game or tourney, the patience (and sometimes interest) usually isnt there. Im so used to playing multiple tables online, that when I play live, I just cant sit back and wait for a hand. I try to make things out of nothing. Raising with 78o after a couple folds, trying to take down the blinds for example. What should I do? Not play them? Bring a book?

#2 11-26-2005, 12:58 AM

I've made many a business contact talking.

mosquito · #3 11-26-2005, 02:16 AM

Try observing the other players. There is much more to learn from observation in live play, and your win rate will thank you with a much higher return per 100 hands than on the net.

diebitter · #4 11-26-2005, 12:08 PM

Practice your tell reading, especially in terms of trying to predict held cards. Otherwise, relax and chat.

#5 11-26-2005, 03:37 PM

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It seems like whenever I play a live cash game or tourney, the patience (and sometimes interest) usually isnt there. Im so used to playing multiple tables online, that when I play live, I just cant sit back and wait for a hand. I try to make things out of nothing. Raising with 78o after a couple folds, trying to take down the blinds for example. What should I do? Not play them? Bring a book?

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Just don't bring an Ipod, I beg you.

#6 11-26-2005, 05:20 PM

How about doing Phil Hellmuth impressions?

#7 11-26-2005, 08:13 PM

If you count the pot size constantly and focus on the hands and how they play, your reads and your winrate gets pumped up like roids.

Benoit · #8 11-27-2005, 10:12 PM

Try shuffling chips, that bumped up my patience at the B&M many folds.

Jeffage · #9 11-28-2005, 12:29 AM

Play higher stakes.

Jeff

BigBaitsim (milo) · #10 11-28-2005, 03:07 AM

This has been a HUGE problem for me. Online, I play 4-6 shorthanded tables or 8 full tables. Going from 300+ hands per hour to 35 hands per hour was very difficult. I found myself playing WAY too many hands, [censored] I would NEVER play online. I've largely vanquished the problem, but still have to resist limping with hands that deserve a fold, and calling with hands I know are beat.

What has helped most is focusing on learning about the players, and getting better reads. I also have a friend who I am required to call if I do something stupid. This helps as well, because I find myself thinking, "[censored], if I play this hand, I'm going to have to call my buddy and admit it."

-Milo