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Defending the Big Blind
What should you avoid doing when protecting your big blind?
Calling with weak hands like Q7 or 84.
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Defending the Big Blind
What should you be aware of regarding players who protect their blinds excessively?
Don't try to steal blinds from them, but punish their need to protect weak hands.
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Raising from the Big Blind
Why is position important when raising from the big blind?
Your position is awful, making it crucial to think tactically.
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Raising from the Big Blind
Why might you avoid raising with JJ from the big blind?
They are vulnerable to overcards flopping, and raising announces your big hand.
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Raising from the Big Blind
What is a recommended strategy when holding QQ in the big blind?
Check and hope a late position player bets for you on a favorable flop.
p.2
Defending the Big Blind
What should you generally do with ace-high hands from the big blind?
Check and fold without further investment.
p.2
Defending the Big Blind
When is it advisable to raise with hands like QQ-TT from the big blind?
When there are only 1-3 opponents in the pot.
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Blind Positions in Poker
What is a key disadvantage of being in the blind positions?
You are in the worst position for the rest of the hand.
What advantage do you have when in the big blind if there is no raise?
You can see the flop for 'free.'
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Defending the Big Blind
What should you do if you are on the button and have a blind bet in a $3-$6 game?
You should call with any two cards.
What is a common small blind size in higher limit games?
Almost always 1/2 or 2/3 of a bet.
p.4
Tactical Considerations in Poker
What is the recommended action if you don't flop a set?
Check and fold on the flop.
How should you treat a raise in front of you when in the small blind?
Discount your current investment and play as if you were in middle position.
What is a 'no flop, no drop' policy?
A policy where no money is removed from the pot if there’s no flop.
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Defending the Big Blind
What type of hands can you defend with when facing a single raise in the big blind?
Any pair, any suited ace, king, queen, or suited connectors.
What types of hands can you call with from the small blind?
Any two suited cards, any connectors down to about 54o, any ace, any king.
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Raising from the Big Blind
What is a key guideline for raising in the small blind?
It’s similar to the big blind, but you may want to raise to isolate against one or two players.
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Defending the Big Blind
What is a good strategy for raising with medium pairs like TT to 55 from the big blind?
Raise for value as you would in late position after many callers.
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Defending the Big Blind
How should you respond to a raise when you have a hand that would have called a single bet?
You can call a raise very liberally.
p.4
Tactical Considerations in Poker
Why is understanding post-flop strategy important?
It helps inform your pre-flop actions.
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Defending the Big Blind
What is the recommended approach when facing two bets cold in the big blind?
Look for a reason to fold.
p.4
Pot Odds and Investment
Why can you call a single raise liberally in this scenario?
Because your pot odds are essentially doubled.
Why is it generally recommended against chopping the blinds?
If you're a better player, you should take advantage of your edge and practice heads-up play.
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Defending the Big Blind
Why is it often best to check with big unsuited aces from the big blind?
You won't get anyone out of the pot who has already called one bet.
What does 'chopping the blinds' mean?
Two players agree to take their blind money back if everyone folds in front of them.
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Defending the Big Blind
What are the two likely plans on the flop when playing AK and AQ from the big blind?
Check-fold and check-raise.
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Defending the Big Blind
What should you avoid when defending with unsuited cards from the big blind?
Avoid unsuited cards unless they are big, as they may lead to costly situations.
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Free Play on the Button
What is the significance of free play on the button?
You’re almost forced to play since it acts as a blind bet.
What is the recommended action if the small blind is two-thirds of a bet?
Play just about any two cards, assuming there’s no raise.
What should you consider if refusing to chop might offend your opponents?
You might want to chop just for your table image.
