Wardo420
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Silver Level
I have been playing low stakes STTs and MTTs quite a bit lately and have seen a recurring theme. Leading into the preflop raiser (usually me, haha.) Is this normally a sign of strength at these limits or an attempt at a bluff? I understand it depends on the villain in question, but I was wondering if, in general, I should be wary of this?
I just cant think of a reason for leading out. If you hit and your opponent missed he is likely to fold and you miss out on a cbet you could have gained by not check raising. If the opponent hit the flop he is likely to raise, giving him more chips if it was an attempt at a wierd bluff. Or he calls and you are left wondering and out of position on 4th street.
I have been taking this as a sign of strength and folding quite a few hands. Am I just thinking about this too much at these low stakes or what?
I just cant think of a reason for leading out. If you hit and your opponent missed he is likely to fold and you miss out on a cbet you could have gained by not check raising. If the opponent hit the flop he is likely to raise, giving him more chips if it was an attempt at a wierd bluff. Or he calls and you are left wondering and out of position on 4th street.
I have been taking this as a sign of strength and folding quite a few hands. Am I just thinking about this too much at these low stakes or what?