Help My shortstack game

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BondsHOF

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I'm new to online and because I cant drive for like 2 years (DUI's) I can't make the trip to any live games in the area. Closest is like 70 miles away. My ability to read people is a big part of my game. So I limit my play to Suited connecters, Ax Kx suited and wired pairs for online tables. I usally get deep into many tourys with this style of play.
Just before the money in multi-table tourys I can't ever bring myself to push with weak hands when I need to. Are hands like Q10 and 56s worth pushing with. I'll have like 10bb left but with antes its less than that. I usally end up pushing way too late and my made hands get like 4 callers and I get sucked out. I'm just lost:proud:

I'm thinking I need to make moves sooner and live with what the poker gods have for me. If this is true when and what is worth risking my tournment life with?

I'm playing in low buyin games freerolls to 5 dollar games.
 
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Loosen up, steal blinds when your opponents will fold by shoving weak hands.
 
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I just think U have to loose up when the antes came.

Steal the blinds is very important!!
 
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Thank you, I've read some other threads and all point to the same weakness. I've been doing much better.
 
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Shove with any ace if you are in late position, because an ace will often hold up if you end going against 1 player. Unless you have a premium hand, never shove early position, that's how you get picked off.
 
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Its more then just shoving any ace, you have to build a stack earlier on in the tournament to really abuse the bubble. You'll get a feel for it the more you play I guess. Ever need anyone to ghost you I could help some, I have some good success online.
 
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