" Way ahead way behind", Lets discuss

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I see alot of post on here where HERO, bets a hand that is going to get a fold from a worse hand or a call or raise from a better hand. Of course there are times where you want a fold from a better hand, and these continuation bets are optimal.

You will run into several situations in a trny where the passive style of play "way ahead way behind" is optimal. These situations come up most often with a marginal hand that you tried to steal with or a semi strong hand that you are playing from early position. Playing this way HU with position is usually better than trying it in a mutli way pot.

The best way to determine if it is a good hand to play this way is by asking yourself these questions.

1. If I bet, will I have to fold what could be the best hand to a Raise?

2. If I check will Villian bet into me on the turn with a worse hand that he would fold to a flop bet.

3. Can my hand improve dramatically to a good turn card?

If you are answering yes to all of these questions its a good time to slow down and take a turn card.

There are many examples where checking to induce a bluff or getting a free card to improve are far more correct than betting. Lets discuss these times show some examples and learn when its better to slow down , to get the chips.