Pre-flop vs. Post-flop

[Rickjohn]

I recall reading in one of the Holdem bibles (SSHE or HEP)that one shouldn't spend an undue amount of time determining the "correct" preflop hand chart. Rather one should spend the time mastering postflop play. In general this seems like good advice over most games. However like most general advice there are caveats.

Suppose you are in a loose, passive, no foldem game where 6-8 players see the flop, 5-6 the turn, 4-5 the river, and 3-4 the showdown. In these sorts of games, fancy play after the flop is usually a waste. If you have made your hand you bet it, if you have a draw, you use implied odds, if not you fold. It's usually quite clear how to play postflop.

In these games, I believe preflop play takes on greater importance than in normal "tighter" games.

What do you think?

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