One common mistake is people reading up and thinking they understand the game but still can't do the math or play their position.
The biggest mistake I see from newer players is playing out of position and getting trapped into big pots they committed themselves to.
My suggestions:- Play in
freerolls and stay there until you start consistently start getting into the top 50 before busting, pref ITM.
- Get some support software. The more information you have on your opponents the better.
- Review your losses in that software. Understanding why you lost, how you got trapped, etc. This software will show you perfectly why position is extremely important.
- Really work on the math and theory until you can do it within a few seconds so you can then start reviewing the player and their patterns instead of trying to work the math. This takes time, just keep working at it. A;so, watch live games on twitch or tv, try and do the math yourself without looking / listening. For both players.
- Tighten your range of playable cards in all positions until you can do all of the above.
https://www.partypoker.com/how-to-play/school/basics/starting-hands.html This is a decent enough guide to help you with selecting them. It's a very tight playing sheet of starters, but it'll allow you to instantly start seeing positive results.
- You can losen up a touch on the big blind and button if your
odds are at least 3:1, meaning for how much you put into the pot, you have the chance of getting three times the money back if you spike. I advise you only doing this if your comfortable with the table and you're not short stacked. Just remember, if it's a multi-handed pot you
equity decreases with each player. If there are a lot of callers or raises on the board and you got face card with a low kicker, just let it go.
- Rarely
bluff and only bluff if you have a draw or something you can play, don't bluff with rags unless you know the player your up against is likely to fold. Plays like check-raise
bluffing and stuff like that should be saved for once you have your basics down.
- STOP LIMPING IN
- One last thing. Trust your gut - If you feel like your beat, you probably are. Fold. Don't let pride cost your whole stack.
Have fun.