Evan Jarvis
Legend
Platinum Level
3-betting light means you are using a bluff/semi bluff
Typical Candidates: A5s-A3s, JTs-87s, KQo-QJo
Basically anything that you would fold facing a 4-bet, but typically hands that will 'play well postflop' meaning they flop top pair or strong draws often
3-betting heavy means you have a value hand (typically one you are willing to go all-in with)
Typical Candidates: AA, KK, QQ, AK, AKs, JJ
Secondary Candidates: TT, 99, AQ, AQs
Tertiary Candidates: 88, 77, AJ, AJs, KQ, KQs
Hope that helps!
Typical Candidates: A5s-A3s, JTs-87s, KQo-QJo
Basically anything that you would fold facing a 4-bet, but typically hands that will 'play well postflop' meaning they flop top pair or strong draws often
3-betting heavy means you have a value hand (typically one you are willing to go all-in with)
Typical Candidates: AA, KK, QQ, AK, AKs, JJ
Secondary Candidates: TT, 99, AQ, AQs
Tertiary Candidates: 88, 77, AJ, AJs, KQ, KQs
Hope that helps!
J
johnsulliv
Rock Star
Silver Level
How best to keep your 3-bets (light/heavy) disguised.
Is it ever correct to 3-bet light the higher value hands and vis versa?
Many thanks
LevySystem
Rock Star
Silver Level
That depends on the villain you are facing. Generally speaking you want to 3bet light (bluffheavier) vs people who have a high Vpip and/ or a high Fold to 3bet percentage and tight (valueheavier) vs villains who don't.
As for a general strategy vs a vacuum I would always balance my 3bet/4bet range with bluffs, as if you don't you're opponents will have an easy time reading you're hands.
As for a general strategy vs a vacuum I would always balance my 3bet/4bet range with bluffs, as if you don't you're opponents will have an easy time reading you're hands.