thinking before acting

ShaneMoney · #1 06-02-2005, 10:20 PM

I've been playing poker for about a year and a half now, but i've never asked myself any questions before calling, betting, etc. besides on big hands, I've always just based my play on instict. So I was wondering what questions I should ask myself before making plays...

GrandmaStabone · #2 06-02-2005, 10:33 PM

Read a book

einbert · #3 06-02-2005, 10:39 PM

Here's a good one to start with.

"What percentage of the time do I have the best hand here?"

mojoe99 · #4 06-03-2005, 08:49 AM

Always know the pot odds before you bet. Sometimes you have a compulsory call (good bet) with a bad hand.

MrTrik · #5 06-03-2005, 09:17 AM

Ask yourself why your oppenents are acting the way they are. What are they holding? What do they think you are holding? Then go with instinct.

sfer · #6 06-03-2005, 10:46 AM

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I've been playing poker for about a year and a half now, but i've never asked myself any questions before calling, betting, etc. besides on big hands, I've always just based my play on instict. So I was wondering what questions I should ask myself before making plays...

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"Why am I doing this?"

ShaneMoney · #7 06-07-2005, 10:47 PM

well i guess i have been thinking, because i do every single on of those things

johnwit · #8 06-08-2005, 12:24 AM

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I've been playing poker for about a year and a half now, but i've never asked myself any questions before calling, betting, etc. besides on big hands, I've always just based my play on instict. So I was wondering what questions I should ask myself before making plays...

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"Why am I doing this?"

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Awesome

JJJeroen · #9 06-08-2005, 06:19 AM

1) Raise?
2) Fold?
3) Call?

testaaja · #10 06-08-2005, 07:03 AM

1. What makes him to do that, what he does
2. Is my hand worth raise, call or should I simply fold
3. Does he have me beat
4. If he does have me beat, can I outdraw him
These are some that came into my mind.