ZekeRam
Enthusiast
Silver Level
I've come across this a handful of times and I have to admit, it's a hole in my game because I tend take it personally. I'm talking about the person who specifically plays back against you, either 3-betting you pre constantly, raising your c-bets and shoving or over betting the turn, or donk betting and 2-barreling.
I hate the situation because that one person, although he's not controlling the table since he's only playing against me most of the time, is keeping me from taking control. I can't seem to call him down on over bets without 2 pair+ cause it'll eventually lead to an all-in. Any mediocre hands doesn't seem worth it to call him down but waiting for a big hand against him limits you from chipping up.
What's the best way to handle this? Play passive until he's out or a table change, or play even more aggressively than he does knowing that your tourney is on the line?
I hate the situation because that one person, although he's not controlling the table since he's only playing against me most of the time, is keeping me from taking control. I can't seem to call him down on over bets without 2 pair+ cause it'll eventually lead to an all-in. Any mediocre hands doesn't seem worth it to call him down but waiting for a big hand against him limits you from chipping up.
What's the best way to handle this? Play passive until he's out or a table change, or play even more aggressively than he does knowing that your tourney is on the line?