SeaRun
Visionary
Silver Level
This is the 700 hands I've played since starting to use the trial of PT4. I know 700 hands is a very low sample, but it's already (I think) shown me some gaping leaks in my game. Information below is my own view of my play from the graph and stats available to me by PT4. While I know some members have given me advice on numbers previously, I wanted to start with PT4 with a baseline of where I was, so while I may not have exactly adhered to your advice, there's a reason behind my madness.
I welcome comments and corrections to my thoughts, and if I have a misunderstanding of something, feel free to correct me.
At this point, my stats are:
OK, it's obvious I'm playing way too many hands, playing too loose, and I need to tighten my range.
From the graph above, I've taken 7 big hits to my bankroll. I'm still up cash, but it could be better, a lot better. I see a few reasons for this:
Now, smarter play by playing less hands and being more careful SHOULD help in cutting down on those big dips in my bb/100. However, because I know I've been very lucky in some of my big winning hands, I know these will be cut back too. Somewhere between where I am and where I want to be is a happy medium, the challenge is finding it.
So, that's my self-analysis after a small sample. As always, I welcome thoughts and advice.
Jamie
I welcome comments and corrections to my thoughts, and if I have a misunderstanding of something, feel free to correct me.
At this point, my stats are:
- VPIP - 28.88 <<I know this is high>>
- PFR - 13.38 <<In relation to the VPIP, where should this be?>>
- Total AFq - 61.62 <<This number seems high, comments??>>
- WTSD % - 23.78 <<Reviewing my own play in my mind, This tells me I'm getting out of a lot of pots before SD, win or lose. What's a good point to aim for?>>
- WSD - 33.33 <<I think this number is low, and is an extension of the problems I'm playing, as indicated below. Thoughts??>>
- 3-Bet PF - 7.73 <<I think this tells me I'm playing too many hands out of position, but not sure.>>
- Fold to 3-Bet PF - 69.57 <<Again, I think an extension of the number and quality of hands I'm playing.>>
OK, it's obvious I'm playing way too many hands, playing too loose, and I need to tighten my range.
From the graph above, I've taken 7 big hits to my bankroll. I'm still up cash, but it could be better, a lot better. I see a few reasons for this:
- Wide range of starting hands getting me in trouble too often both pre and post-flop
- I am having trouble getting away from big hands where after the hand is done, I can see I should have folded at some point. I.e.: P-Js or P-Qs against a TAG player with an overcard on the flop.
- Being afraid to CF or CR. Maybe it's an ego thing, but I have to get over it.
Now, smarter play by playing less hands and being more careful SHOULD help in cutting down on those big dips in my bb/100. However, because I know I've been very lucky in some of my big winning hands, I know these will be cut back too. Somewhere between where I am and where I want to be is a happy medium, the challenge is finding it.
So, that's my self-analysis after a small sample. As always, I welcome thoughts and advice.
Jamie