BB defense...this is ugly

[deception5]

After reading the rest of this thread I don't know why I'm bothering but here you go.

SSH page 76:

"In this section we recommend a play for each specific hand in common preflop situations. We list hands that are playable in certain spots and recommend raising with some of them. These recommendations are not rigid. View them like training wheels for preflop play: When you feel lost look to these guidelines for a decent default play. An expert player who fully understands preflop and postflop concepts will frequently deviate (correctly) from these suggestions."

Perhaps since everyone in this thread disagrees, with following SSH's advice for this situation, you should take note rather than try to argue a moot point and sounding like a table coach. SSH doesn't walk you through every situation but gives some blanket guidelines for playing these hands. After all it doesn't distinguish between a raise from UTG, MP, CO, or the SB - it would just confuse most players. Rigidly following this chart preflop will reduce your profit and long term potential as a player, it's supposed to be a guideline not a bible.