How do you play after the flop?

How do you play after the flop?

Here we will be considering our top 10 tips for playing post flop in No Limit Hold’em.

1. Estimate the ideal pot-size.
2. Utilize position effectively.
3. Consider effective stacks.
4. Understand basic drawing strategy.
5. Recognize villain weakness.
6. Recognize villain strength.
7. Value bet effectively.
8. Plan hands from the flop.

Should you go all in pre flop with AK?

The bottom line is that you need to be very careful about going all in with AK on the flop, turn or river. Most of the time in a single raised pot (which means there was just a raise and a call preflop), you should not be willing to go all in.

What are the odds of winning with AK?

8 * 0.35 hands: your opponent has AK and you are 68.9% to win. 6 * 0.20 hands: your opponent has QQ and you are 82.4% to win (82.39489016% to be precise)…KK vs. Average opponent.

Should you ever fold ace king preflop?

Folding AK (Ace King) preflop is not something I typically advise doing. But, there are some correct spots to do so which can help you avoid spewing money on nitty players. After two players limped in front of me, I raise, one relatively tight player calls behind me, villain then shoves all in over the top.

How often does AK hit the flop?

many opponents assume you’ll cbet that flop everytime. Of course, AK won’t hit the flop every time…in fact it misses the flop on average 2/3 of the time. This is very standard for hands with unpaired broadway cards, so knowing how to play when the hand misses the flop is crucial.

Should you bet top pair on the flop?

Either you’ll call their bet and they will win, or you’ll fold, and they’ll still win a smaller pot. In this situation, it’s better not to pay them off. Just lay it down. The other time we often want to lay down top pair is when facing maximum aggression, especially from tight players and on draw-heavy boards.

Should I bet on flop?

When you flop a strong made hand, you’re looking to build a pot and begin getting value for your hand. Simply put, you should be betting here most of the time unless you decide to slow play and trap. This prevents us from having to fold the turn every time we check the flop.

Should you ever fold KK preflop?

So here is the short answer: Yes, you should fold pocket kings preflop on a few rare occasions with 100 big blind stack sizes in a full ring poker game versus a 4Bet when all of the action is in early position. In a 6max poker game you should never fold pocket kings preflop for 100 big blinds.

How often does flush draw hit?

As you can see in the above table, if you’re holding a flush draw after the flop (9 outs) you have a 19.1% chance of hitting it on the turn or expressed in odds, you’re 4.22-to-1 against. The odds are slightly better from the turn to the river, and much better when you have both cards still to come.

Is AK or KK better?

Of course KK is a much better holding, but they are both very strong hands. KK is better than AK because of many reasons, it is already a made hand, and a very strong one at that. AK has to hit a board to be any good, that being said if you happen to that 1/3 chance to hit a Ace then AK is almost unbeatable against KK.

When should you fold AK preflop?

When to Fold A-K In both cases, your choice should depend on how many chips you have left. If you have less than ten big blinds in your stack, then A-K may be your last chance before the blinds eat you up. If this is the case, then it would be unwise not to ride with the hand and take your chances.

Can you play a-K after the flop?

Playing A-K after the Flop: Don’t Lose Your House, Wife and Car! So it’s down to your favourite day of the week – Friday poker night. The first part of the night goes fairly well, but you still haven’t hit the big pot that you have been hoping for. Then, like a gift from above, your first two (pre-flop) cards are an A -K.

What is the post flop strategy in poker?

In conclusion, it all comes down to having a sensible post flop strategy. It is a wise idea to evaluate the players you are up against and the type of cards in the flop when you see the AK in your pre-flop cards. You also need to pay close attention to the moves made by your opponents.

How do experts at post-flop play see more flops?

Experts at post-flop play can simply see more flops profitably. So, let’s begin with a run-through of some fundamental elements to post-flop play. Note: Some basic strategies are more relevant to cash games than tournaments and vice versa. I’ve not distinguished between them, except when the differences are compelling.

Is post-flop play all about aggression?

Post-Flop Play is Not All About Aggression. It’s a myth that the best post-flop players are wildly aggressive, constantly taking hands away from their opponents. This is, at best, an oversimplification; timing, reads, board texture and the like are keys.