Most important hold em concepts

spurgeon · #1 02-20-2005, 07:51 PM

What do you guys think are the most important concepts in texas hold em in a nutshell? My list: 1) Play tight before the flop. 2) Do not call raises with offsuit hands. 3) Pay attention to potsize.

Caruso329 · #2 02-20-2005, 07:53 PM

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2) Do not call raises with offsuit hands.

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So true, I always call raises only when my aces are suited.

mostsmooth · #3 02-20-2005, 08:18 PM

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2) Do not call raises with offsuit hands.

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So true, I always call raises only when my aces are suited.

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you just call raises with AA? thats exactly what hes saying is a big mistake, no? [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

dachord · #4 02-20-2005, 08:39 PM

Heh, heh, you opened yourself up for a lot of ribbing. The fact is, there are no easy answers to your question, if there was, we'd all be in the WSOP. If you are a novice and not very experienced at reading your opponents, take this advice: Only open or call raises with the following: AA,KK,QQ,JJ,TT,99,88,AK,AQ,KQ. Suited cards are fine to limp in with, but are usually folding cards when an opponent comes in with a decent raise. In the meantime, hit the bookstore, there are books out there that go into far greater detail on the finer points of playing. Good luck.

BusterStacks · #5 02-20-2005, 08:41 PM

1) Don't fold.

Rubeskies · #6 02-21-2005, 01:27 AM

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1) Don't fold.

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Ever

bear187 · #7 02-21-2005, 02:01 AM

Unless you have five cards of the same suit, then fold. This is called a flush, and if you see it to the river it flushes all your money away.

gila · #8 02-21-2005, 02:38 AM

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Unless you have five cards of the same suit, then fold. This is called a flush, and if you see it to the river it flushes all your money away.

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Sadly, this is actually true for me lately.

7ontheline · #9 02-21-2005, 03:20 AM

The only rule I stick to is to play with players who are (I think hopefully) worse than I am. Thank goodness for the internet, where even mediocre players can turn a profit. . .

Grindin' · #10 02-21-2005, 03:12 PM

For the beginner, hand selection and position are the two most important concepts. As you become better, you start playing the people more than the cards and can play a greater variety of hands.