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rfdouggie
Rock Star
Silver Level
Sometimes early on in tourny play I will fold very good starting hands, and continue with that pattern for the first 20-30 hands. Then loosen up and start playing hands and when I catch a flop if not called make sure to show the hand to enforce the tight image. Then is the time that the blind structure has made it worth the risk of stealing. This has worked and backfired both, but helps to create a doubt in the other players mind as to whether you are stealing blinds or truly have a wagering hand. This image will carry over later in the tourny when you have moved from tables and encounter players that were at the early tables with you, It's the catch 22 principle you are trying to impose upon the other players at the present table, It's one of the strategies I've encountered myself and have fell victum too, the game of poker should always evolve and grow with you and your experience