How does your game play change when you double up?

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7jules

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you need to be careful after a double up, it's so easy to think you can take on the world with the rush of adrenaline. Always wise to count to 10 and start again! ;)
 
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I see big stack players crash and burn a lot! Best to play good poker no matter what size stack!
 
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Thanks for the many replies since I been gone. I see some players, after they double up. start playing "king of the mountain" and lose their stack pretty quick. I play tight no matter what my stack is. Well GL you all
 
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It's something I try work on I always start playing more loose after doubling up it's one of my biggest leaks
 
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In a MTT if I double, my number of blinds double and I take that into consideration when looking at the effective stack sizes. To me there is a big difference in how you play 20bbs and 40bbs effective stack sizes, but 1bbs and 2bbs effective are pretty much the same.
 
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You can use your stack to your advantage. All tournament poker books explain this.
 
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Micro-stakes players have a poor understanding of the game. For example, they can call a pot-sized bet with a straight draw, middle pair, or a made flush. Moreover, when they call your bets with draws, they are unlikely to think about pot odds. Remember, if your opponent calls your bet in the hope of completing a draw with poor pot odds, then it is good for you, as you will win in the long run. Just remember to put a lot in the pot with a lot of opponents (if you have a strong hand) to give them bad odds to call.
 
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