Cold Call Pre-Flop Question...Low Content

[AmarilloJim1]

Hi All,

I feel I have read conflicting opinions about this issue in the forum, so I am hoping for some clarification...

If we have a read on player (say really high PFR%)...he/she raises in EP, can we lower our cold calling standards?

It just seems I've read different opionions about this.

Thanks,

- Jim

[MrWookie47]

I might not lower my cold calling standards, but I would certainly lower my 3-betting standards.

[irishpint]

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I might not lower my cold calling standards, but I would certainly lower my 3-betting standards.

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agreed. if we know something about their standards id rather 3bet and try to isolate.

[atnels]

My understanding is no - you don't lower your cold-calling standards, rather lower your 3-bet standards in an attempt to isolate him.

For example, something like AQo that might be a sketchy cold-call against a normal player is an easy reraise in this situation. I still toss weak offsuit broadways like KT.

The thing I wonder about is a hand like 44. Say Villain raises in EP and it's folded to you in the CO. Calling seems wrong, but raising seems over-aggressive. Then, folding makes me feel weak-tight.

[AmarilloJim1]

Thanks for the input...

I think with the fours...if it's folded to you and only the blinds are left..I think I would fold.

[MrWookie47]

You have nowhere near the odds to hit your set in that situation, so if you can't bring yourself to 3bet and play it at face value, toss it.

[atnels]

Yes, I realize playing 44 with the mindset that you'll need to hit a set to win in this situation is borderline retarded given that you're seeing a flop for essentially even money.

But is "bringing yourself to 3-bet and play it at face value" a legitimate play?

[Jaran]

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Yes, I realize playing 44 with the mindset that you'll need to hit a set to win in this situation is borderline retarded given that you're seeing a flop for essentially even money.

But is "bringing yourself to 3-bet and play it at face value" a legitimate play?

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If the raiser is raising only pretty light, then I fold it. If he's more on the maniacal side, sure, but be prepared to play carefully.

-Jaran

[chopchoi]

Not really. About the only exception I can think of is KQ. I will usually fold this hand to an EP raise, but against a player I know will raise from EP with KT, I'll call. I'm still not going to 3 bet it, though.

[Somekid]

I think this might make an excellent caise for reraising or folding. If a loose aggressive player raises in early position you want to play more loosely but reraise when you come into a hand. This way you can isolate the LAG player.