Basically what I am wondering is, whether after you fold your hand you keep looking at it and seeing how it would play out if you didn't fold it.

Do you get all angry thinking "oh come on I would have totally won that if I didn't fold wht the hell!" or do you accept the fact that folding was the right choice in said situation because even though you WOULD have won if you did not fold, your hand was not good enough pre-flop to keep playing.

Does looking at the hands that could have been won affect you in any way? Do you become careless and start going in with even crappy hands?

Personaly I look, but it is a bad thing to do. You can go on tilt if you do.
The best way to play is, forget your hand as fast as you folded and look at the opponents. Maybe they will be giving away some information or tells that can help you later on in the game.

I do. Just to be sure again that I shouldn't have folded them

Of course no,It is the worst mistake to see your own folded cards-you shoudn't think about what could happen

You gotta forget about it. Concentrate on the decision you made. Was folding 10-5 off in early position to a 3-bet maniac a good decision? Answer: Yes. How would you to know the flop was going to come up 10-10-5?

Yes I look but if I hit I tell myself what are the chances? Over the long run I'll lose a lot of money playing a hand like 7 2 off suit, even if this time I would have flopped trip 7's

I look at them all the time but mostly just to see how my cards fit in with the action, nothing more.

You watch the hand play out but not for the reason you want. When you fold a hand pf its because it's bad in the long-term. But when there's a flush draw and you fold A2 with the ace being a the nut card and you see someone shove, thats a mistake you should write down (this is just an example).

I used to. I've learned not to dwell on mucked cards. It really tightened up my game as far as tilt goes.

Hard not to look at them when they are sitting there facing you.

Plenty of times I think that was a good fold, others I think would have become chip leader as 3 mushes play a pot that my folded hands had won on the flop

i look to confirm i made the right choice and is fun to see if if i would have got there, most of the time i am pleased, but sometimes i do get a little tilted when a raise and large 3 bet are ahead and i can't play small pair.. it always hits the set in this spot. =[

I look because I know that other players can't have two cards I had and for example if there are 4 clubs on the board and I had A of clubs and one player bets and other player folds, I know he didn't have nut flush so he was more likely to be bluffing.

Yeah I try not to think about what I folded. Kind of the same thing as "don't cry over spilled milk" I definitely think it would affect new players more then someone who has many years experience.

online sometimes you miss and check it to get better.

Originally Posted by Jancianna

Basically what I am wondering is, whether after you fold your hand you keep looking at it and seeing how it would play out if you didn't fold it.

Do you get all angry thinking "oh come on I would have totally won that if I didn't fold wht the hell!" or do you accept the fact that folding was the right choice in said situation because even though you WOULD have won if you did not fold, your hand was not good enough pre-flop to keep playing.

Does looking at the hands that could have been won affect you in any way? Do you become careless and start going in with even crappy hands?

I used to think the same way until I realized that the RNG (Random number generator) uses the milliseconds of the clock in its calculation in determining what the next card will be. In other words its not like a deck of cards in a live game where no matter how much time you and the other players take to make decisions the cards remain the same, but with the RNG the cards most likely would of been different if you had stayed in the hand.

Not any more unless it's just to "reflect" on how/if I could have played it better for tha next time around... I used to go on tilt but had to realize over the "long run" folding regardless of what my hand may have connected with was still the best decision over a span of hands...

no I dont analyze my poker play juste go forward.....

Originally Posted by Jancianna

Basically what I am wondering is, whether after you fold your hand you keep looking at it and seeing how it would play out if you didn't fold it.

Do you get all angry thinking "oh come on I would have totally won that if I didn't fold wht the hell!" or do you accept the fact that folding was the right choice in said situation because even though you WOULD have won if you did not fold, your hand was not good enough pre-flop to keep playing.

Does looking at the hands that could have been won affect you in any way? Do you become careless and start going in with even crappy hands?

Hello, my view is, if you folded you're out, so no matter what happens with the play.
Look focus for the moves you give call or raise.
How many times I had 2, 4 and flop 2, 2, 4 full house but who knew ?!
Watch out for when you're in the game, forget the rest.

For me discarded hand is a hand that no longer exists. Avoid the most of it looks after disposal because it can hurt me emotionally.

I almost always look on the cards after folding, which I could earn. Often it goes strongly angry, but I'm trying to change and forget the card, which folded.

No. Even if there would be a winning hand. Nothing will change. The same hand I'm going to fold in the next time.

No, you should be folding your hand knowing it is the right move regardless of the outcome.

Yes, i have to have that function always on when im playing poker!

Yes, I do that all the time and often see how my hands would have won the hand,but still don't play any further with your hands,as it is only a coincidence not more)

Originally Posted by jppetey

I used to. I've learned not to dwell on mucked cards. It really tightened up my game as far as tilt goes.

I would agree here. You can actually change aettinga on pokerstara to not be able to see your folded hands, changing this was plus ev for me haha.

I sometimes watch my mucked hands, just to maybe see what I would have done. But I dont get upset when I would have flopped a monster with a mucked hand.

A good move is always a good move!!

Yes I see for themselves the problem. After folding for example, 2 2 But then the hand is vyigroshnoy, for me, it becomes a problem! In the next hand, I usually think twice, even under trash hands. And sometimes I run the risk, as noted, usually two consecutive hands I win! Yes, yes it is two hands in a row go. And I have a losing hand, I win! So, seeing that the first chip in the hand to bring the winning, I risk a second time!

I play zoom and not looking for a hand when I pass, that would not be upsetting))

I never worry about it after I've folded. What's the point?

I look. It sometimes helps me even. I then know exactly how much I can take the risk

i used to do that and i realized that make no sense when it comes to me, even tho a lot of good players actually do that in order to analyze their play...In my case it was only frustrating :P

yes , i look ,would see the variation ,I like to see every move that I make, whether good or bad, consider the fate of so many give you a slap in case you do not have to fold appreciation fold hand after is very important

I often look for my cards, but if i see the nuts on the board with my cards, i am not sad , because i did right actions on the preflop. And on the distance, it is right fold.

I don't, I remember them well and after all, is past.

After you fold a hand is over, no point at thinking what would have been, of course unless you are still learning to play Poker: then is ok to go back and learn some.

Yes I look, but I try to get rid of this habit - I think, correctly - fold - forget

Today I lost this habit, I'm just watching how the opponents play the hand.

It is horrible when I see that I would have made huge hands if not folded and it happens all the time and I continue seeing!

A complete waste of time!

Focus on making the best decisions possible given your specific situation.

Put your time, mind & energy towards something that will benefit you instead! ie. focus on what the other players are doing.... working on hand-reading skills (via player reads). This will build your intuitive capabilities greatly!

Sadly, I do. It can lead to a whole lotta second guessing followed by stupid play.

i dont really look back ever at HH....its all about staying in the present!

Originally Posted by Jancianna

Basically what I am wondering is, whether after you fold your hand you keep looking at it and seeing how it would play out if you didn't fold it.

Do you get all angry thinking "oh come on I would have totally won that if I didn't fold wht the hell!" or do you accept the fact that folding was the right choice in said situation because even though you WOULD have won if you did not fold, your hand was not good enough pre-flop to keep playing.

Does looking at the hands that could have been won affect you in any way? Do you become careless and start going in with even crappy hands?

Yes, I think it's good to try and see what could of happened. Does it frustrate me a little when I see that my hand would've won. Yes it does, but you can only try to make the best decision at the time.

Of course I do, most players do. I posted a very similar thread under "Peeking"

YES AND IT SHOWS THAT the odds aren't always right if you on a roll it a good idea to see the flop if the pot isn't to high and trust your gut

I have best success in tournaments if I stay distracted, after I fold a hand I play music or I watch a movie in my head... or I think of a conversation I have had with a friend... I don't know if its right... but I play best when I'm distracted from the table especially when I'm not in the hand... keeps me patient I think.

i find it very useful in terms of keeping your stats, where you won and lose, in which stage of a tournament you played how and won and lost and bla bla... it definitely gives you lots of hints on your game if you can figure a solid path for your playing style.

Originally Posted by Jancianna

accept the fact that folding was the right choice in said situation because even though you WOULD have won if you did not fold, your hand was not good enough pre-flop to keep playing.

This ^^^

Stay disciplined and you will stay a winning player.

I try not look because I know it is bad, but I can't help it.

Originally Posted by temrusha300

i dont really look back ever at HH....its all about staying in the present!

Not even to see your HH's and see if somehow you could have played it better.

Originally Posted by mikey481968

I DO AT TIMES BUT U HAVE TO THINK WHY DID YOU FOLD IN THE FIRST PLACE CAUSE YOU WOULD NOT CALL THE BET THAT WAS LAYED OUT LOL

Please do not type in all capitals.

Originally Posted by Poker Orifice

A complete waste of time!

Focus on making the best decisions possible given your specific situation.

Put your time, mind & energy towards something that will benefit you instead! ie. focus on what the other players are doing.... working on hand-reading skills (via player reads). This will build your intuitive capabilities greatly!

I don't think it is a total waste of time, when you have folded to some jerk who over raised from early position and then you see what crap they had, you get to take or improve notes on them.

as some of the others have said just move forward. i Typically dont look and pretty much forget it right away. the only exception would be interesting hands

sometimes I watch my mucked hands, just to see what would I do. But I dont get upset when I flopped good combination with a mucked hand.