Chasing in MTTs

#1 17th October 2009, 2:40 PM

I have been finding a lot lately that I seem to be crippling my stack in MTT's by chasing draws (with the correct pot odds to call).

The decision is made a lot tougher than on a cash table whereby tournament position and M have to be taken into account.

What do you guys generally look for and consider when looking to profitably draw?

#2 17th October 2009, 8:15 PM

I suggest you that while chasing draws, especially in MTTs, try to chase the cards cheaply...
If u hit a draw, then u can raise aggresively...
And if u didnt, u wouldnt lose much...
Thats my strategy and its going well for me..

#3 19th October 2009, 5:09 AM

My biggest concern is getting reraised after putting chips in, having to make a bigger decision before I even get to see a card.
I want to close the betting so im positive what my odds are.

Snow

#4 19th October 2009, 6:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZCorky

I have been finding a lot lately that I seem to be crippling my stack in MTT's by chasing draws (with the correct pot odds to call).

You don't say it but I'm getting a "plays too many hands" vibe from you.

That is, when you're in with legit hands like A/Q+, straight draws are limited (as the Ace is a dead end). You get a lot of draws when you're in the pot with 7/8s and such, which are hands that you only want to play in a later position as you want to see the flop for cheap and semi-bluff the blinds into folding.

#5 19th October 2009, 7:18 AM

The pot odds have to be good!
And try to control the pot size until you hit your draw....

#6 19th October 2009, 8:42 AM

could limit your draws by only going for the nut straight / flush. too much is risked when you only have second best.

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