When do I go to take a leak?

RollaJ · #1 12-19-2002, 11:51 AM

I usually play in a 4-8 game where the blinds are 4-2. In general I will play my blinds, button and CO then go and come back a few hands before the blinds get to me, sometimes I will leave right before my blinds and post after with $2 dead money. I think both can be justified, but wonder which most people think is the better play.... [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
Does it make a difference if i am at a 2-4 table
Does it make a difference if I take a leak once an hour?

bad beetz · #2 12-19-2002, 12:01 PM

after you play the cutoff hand, look at the next hand. If you're not going to play it just slide it a little in front of you and go.

I think that's optimal leak taking strategy.

Vehn · #3 12-19-2002, 01:36 PM

Skip the blinds and post behind the button, especially if the game is passive.

bad beetz · #4 12-19-2002, 02:01 PM

I'd like to hear the logic behind this. I think you're right, but I still want to hear it.

I think it's a big leak in my game. sorry, couldn't help it.

RollaJ · #5 12-19-2002, 02:02 PM

I would think skipping the blinds and posting behind would be a better choice in an aggressive game where people will try to raise both my blinds, in a passive game usually you can get in for $2 from the SB and check to get in for the BB.

Homer · #6 12-19-2002, 02:12 PM

Just take an entire orbit off. After you hit the head, take a little extra time to take a walk around and/or step outside to get some fresh air. It will help you to keep your sanity, and when you return you will feel refreshed and will play better. The game will still be there when you get back, so don't worry about taking more than a 2 minute break.

-- Homer

RollaJ · #7 12-19-2002, 02:44 PM

Ok, I understand that taking an entire orbit off costs me nothing thats easy. my question is of playing both blinds, or posting after which is the best choice [img]/forums/images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

bad beetz · #8 12-19-2002, 02:48 PM

not playing an orbit costs you hourly rate, that is if you can make more than $0 in an orbit where you have paid the blinds and missed 2-3.

Homer · #9 12-19-2002, 02:51 PM

True, but if you have been playing for many hours straight and have not taken a break to clear your head, this might be a good time to do so. The little bit of EV you will be losing by missing an orbit will be made up for by better play in the upcoming hours. At least that is my thought...

-- Homer

Homer · #10 12-19-2002, 02:48 PM

You're right. I reread the question and my suggestion wasn't one of the options. [img]/forums/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] It is still what I would do, though.

Out of your suggestions, I don't know which I would pick. They both seem like legitimate options to me. Guess it all depends on how bad you have to go! [img]/forums/images/icons/ooo.gif[/img]