SNG bubble strategy

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I am a semipro to pro MTT player, but I haven't been doing that well in SNGs. I think my problem is that I have not been playing enough attention to the bubble.

There was a Card Player article by Lee Jones on folding into the money that was criticized here, but it helped me.

I think you almost have to play SNGs like a Step tournament where 3 places advance. Once you get to the top 3, then you can open up. I have found playing tighter near the bubble and even quite a ways before the bubble works better. I was blowing fairly big stacks on EV+ plays where I would bust out or close. You don't want to play weak tight, but I think you need to be real aware of not blowing a spot in the top 3.