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Heads up Play, Dr_Monkey, 3. Oct 2003 06:06
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I have a problem with my heads up play in SnGs. The last 3 SnGs I have played in I ended up head to head. I usually end up playing pretty fast. All three times, I was small stacked and ended up either even or 1000-1500 ahead. I have a feeling that playing fast has worked in my favor.

Once I get even or ahead, I have the urge to slow things down, but I don't. I feel that if I wait too long and then raise, he will call because he will think I am bluffing. And this is were I get in trouble. I'll make a stupid raise or all in, thinking I can steal. It seems I am making one mistake that is always costing me 1st place.

I think part of the problem is the rush of coming back for a small stack.

I am curious how others would read a player that was playing pretty fast, then slow things down every time. Would you think your opponent was playing weak?

If I wait for the count down clock to say 10 or 15 seconds left each time, that could be pretty deceptive.
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