Shumkoolie
Legend
Silver Level
To me, I just continue to play my game and stay in the moment, and not dwell on not getting good cards. It happens to everyone, it's all about how you handle that adversity, just like how you would handle a good rush of cards - try to continue to make good decisions.
Adi8877
Visionary
Silver Level
go nuts, tilt and burn your bankroll....
That what usually happens, meantime, would be great to stand up after few hours of insanity, and close the day with small loss.
Sometimes, it works, but if I am in a series like nowadays, 1 day/week without the 50% beats on river by 1-10 cards, hard to stand up after 1-2, max 4 hours play, 6 times a week....
That is why I do not like online poker, it happens in live too, but not so insane way, series, does not repeat it sometimes for months, rarely for a week in live.
That is a very bad sign, when you are afraid to play with monsters, afraid to call an all in against one opponent with the nuts on the flop.... especially, that 50% or more, my 'afraid' get the proof... the best one from yesterday, JJ hand, J62 flop, allin and I am out against 57o cards..... I need to buy a box bag, hitting something else instead of the table and the couch....
That what usually happens, meantime, would be great to stand up after few hours of insanity, and close the day with small loss.
Sometimes, it works, but if I am in a series like nowadays, 1 day/week without the 50% beats on river by 1-10 cards, hard to stand up after 1-2, max 4 hours play, 6 times a week....
That is why I do not like online poker, it happens in live too, but not so insane way, series, does not repeat it sometimes for months, rarely for a week in live.
That is a very bad sign, when you are afraid to play with monsters, afraid to call an all in against one opponent with the nuts on the flop.... especially, that 50% or more, my 'afraid' get the proof... the best one from yesterday, JJ hand, J62 flop, allin and I am out against 57o cards..... I need to buy a box bag, hitting something else instead of the table and the couch....
wsopgirl217
Rising Star
Bronze Level
I think I've encountered this scenario a few times during my poker career. I try to be patient, but sometimes that doesn't cut it because you'll just end up losing. It's good to watch your position in the hand and try to bluff when you can to try to steal the pot. For example, if your opponent keeps checking, their hand may be weak. Just test out the players and go with your gut!
M
martinf1971
Rock Star
Silver Level
My Favourite time of the game is when you start getting near the bubble the players tighten up a very lot and you can jst bet a little and they fold. If they call then you bet a little again and normally by the turn they fold if they call again you check on the river. Tournaments are really good you need to squeeze other players if you have taken note of how they play and you are right you will find positions to squeeze and increase your chip stack.
Alex70793
Visionary
Bronze Level
Yesterday it was with me, I played cash nl hold'em, good cards did not come for 5 hours, and if they did, there were no matches, bluffs did not pass ((, in the end, my patience broke, I lost 3 buy-ins, closed the poker room, and I calmed down)), there are no words........
LitPavel
Rock Star
Bronze Level
The strategy largely depends on the speed of the tournament, but still waiting for only good hands is a bad idea. I think it is necessary from time to time to play a potentially strong hand, for example K2 suited not seem a very good hand but if the flop falls and map suited you will be a monster draw and if the enemy raised with AK in the future it will pay you well if you bundle monster on the next street. In my opinion, this is the point of playing poker to use different strategies and approaches to the game, otherwise everything would be quite simple.FOLD EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!
While playing weak cards and getting lucky works for some, it doesn't for everyone and it will only take you so far, so many times.
My suggestion is to keep folding until you get strong, playable cards. Especially when the blinds start getting high. It's not worth risking ANY chips to see the flop if you don't have strong cards to start.
Use the time instead to really study how others at your table are playing and even open other tables from the same tournament to observe. Make notes about their playing style and anything else that may give you an advantage when playing in a hand with them.
And just always keep in mind the #1 thing you need to have in poker is PATIENCE
gon4iypes
Legend
Platinum Level
yes yes I've read that too...play the player, not your cards
LitPavel
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Of course, you don't have to watch every flop, but you don't have to wait for good hands either. Read the different strategies of the game in tournaments this will help you to understand more how to act in a particular situation at the table. Of course, this will not guarantee you a win in the tournament, but more experience will give you more chances. Good luck.So friends alright
I wonder what you do when the good cards are gone from your hands, and there are only bad cards coming off without matching numbers and symbols?
You risk and flop with what you have, call middle pair and then what to do?
Do you rush or wait patiently for good cards because you think patience overcomes the curiosity of seeing a flop?
marianexbj
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Hello, I think that the first thing you should check are the ranges to play depending on the position, and if it is in tournaments also check the hands that we can play profitably for the amount of blinds, there are no good cards and bad cards, if you are clear about the ranges you will see that your game will change completely. If you play just to wait for the premium hands you will lose and they will take advantage of you at the tables.
