To LAG or not to LAG... - Page 2

Verdi · #11 08-03-2005, 04:51 AM

It's much simpler to do this with a small/middle pocket pair. With suited connectors you will more often find yourself on a draw and that can be very expensive against someone who can't fold a big pocket pair.

A pocket pair either hits a set or it doesn't. And if you suspect AK you can even try playing back at him if there are no big cards on the flop.

passion · #12 08-03-2005, 08:29 AM

In the real world you cannot assume you are up against a PP when someone comes with with a raise (especially shorthanded). To me, the prospect that your oppenent has someting like AK, AQ, ect. makes the suited connector way more valuable than if he had a pocket pair. It is pretty hard (meaning its a big dog pf) for 89s to crack a big pair, but it is only 89s is only a 41 to 59 (or so) dog to AK.

I nearly always call standard raises with these hands and if the flop comes 8T3 (or something like this) I am going to assume that I'm ahead unless my opponent convinces me otherwise.

The hard thing about playing connectors in this mannor is that it takes some skill and experience to figure out when your one pair is the best hand.

Passion

#13 08-03-2005, 08:52 AM

I agree that the smaller suited connectors are good against an overpair. I would much rather hit a straight with small suited conectors than hitting a straight with j-10 vs k-k with board of k-q-9 and him still having outs against your straight.
With high suited connectors he is much more likely to hit his hand when you do. And against someone that can't lay down these big cards you don't want him to have any outs

What is the 5/10 rule by the way?

bkfizz02 · #14 08-03-2005, 01:00 PM

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What is the 5/10 rule by the way?

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If the bet is less than 5% of your stack, it's a clear call. If it's more than 10% of your stack, it's a clear fold. If it's in between, you should use your best judgement.
I think this also assumes opponents stack is comparable.

swolfe · #15 08-03-2005, 01:19 PM

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What is the 5/10 rule by the way?

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If the bet is less than 5% of your stack, it's a clear call. If it's more than 10% of your stack, it's a clear fold. If it's in between, you should use your best judgement.
I think this also assumes opponents stack is comparable.

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yes, the percantage is with regard to the shortest of the two stacks. the 5/10 rule also assumes you have position.