Helping friends get better

[messenger309]

I set up my weekly game for the purpose of helping my friends (and I) to improve our poker. We play a $25 max buyin NLHE cash game. The money is not a lot to the players but bragging rights are. It's funny to see a 5/10 player upset at being outplayed in a $40 pot.

I think the 'poker school' concept is a great way to learn to play better. As your friends get better you will have to improve also.

Another important factor is it forces you to mix up your game. Playing with the same people all the time, especially NL, means you will have to think of newer and better plays to get the money. Having a smallish buyin means it doesn't hurt that much to push and see what happens.

Rob