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 changes in the table., balik, 24. Jun 2003 23:02 | ||
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| I've read (sorry I don't remember where) that if the table is loose you should play tight, if the table is tight you should play loose. My question is: How do you determine if a table has changed, or if it is just a string of bad or good starting hands? Is there a set period of time to look for? For example 4 orbits. Just curious on your thoughts. | ||
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| Re: changes in the table., Roy Cooke, 25. Jun 2003 04:34 | ||
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| My comments are below the statements! Roy Cooke on 24. Jun 2003 23:02 balik wrote: > I've read (sorry I don't remember where) that if the table is loose you should > play tight, if the table is tight you should play loose. Roy Says: This is not right.....When the table is passive loose...you can play more hands....when it is passive tight you can play more hands. when it is aggressive ...you should play fewer hands. When the game is loose...you should bluff less frequently....When it is tight you should bluff more frequently. > > My question is: How do you determine if a table has changed, or if it is just > a string of bad or good starting hands? Roy says: Try to determine the mood of the players in the game. Note any changes in player personnel. > > Is there a set period of time to look for? For example 4 orbits. Roy Says: HUH? What do you mean? 4 laps around the table???....you should always be aware of the mood and composition of your opponents! > > Just curious on your thoughts. | ||
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| Re: changes in the table., Wren, 25. Jun 2003 07:36 | ||
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| Great comments. I just have a few things to add: Watch for "extreme" types of bad players sitting down - eg maniacs, rank new players who will passively play any two, etc. When players like this join a table, normally tight players tend to loosen up to get at the more-or-less dead money. One or two new player can change a table from being tight/aggressive preflop to more loose/passive. And yes, you should be continously monitoring the table so you are always aware of the texture, and therefore, how you should be playing. It's good to consider a sample of, say, the last 10-12 hands to get a good idea of the current texture. For eg, if 10 hands have gone by without a raise preflop, and at least 5 players have seen the flop each time, go ahead and play a small pair or suited ace in early position. If 10 hands have gone by and 8 have been raised preflop, with only 2-4 seeing the flop each time, tighten up your starting requirements considerably. | ||
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| Re: changes in the table., Scrubbie, 25. Jun 2003 11:33 | ||
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| Yes, Yes ... all great points! I myself, will add one more comment to go! We have all agreed that you should be constantly monitoring the table for changes in the game. While you are doing this, you should also be looking for the "Steam" or "tilt" bet. (I am always on the lookout for a player who is on tilt, and is now chasing with his Q-8 or A-5 offsuit) Scrubbie "Another day, another dollar ... or 63 cents after taxes" | ||
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