king11682
Kimba
Loyaler
Staying in poker reading, reading poker chat, forums, watching videos is very important; It is not just playing hours and hours, it is also sitting down to analyze your hands played and that of other players to improve your game
flattershay
Visionary
Bronze Level
I think that hiring a coach is the fastest way to improve. Especially, if he's good and can explain his thoughts to you in a understanable way. But they cost a lot of money.
Next method in my list is reviewing evey questionable hand after the session by posting them to the forum and working them through softwares. This requires a lot of time and effort but it will pays off in the end.
Next method in my list is reviewing evey questionable hand after the session by posting them to the forum and working them through softwares. This requires a lot of time and effort but it will pays off in the end.
Andrew Popov
Legend
Bronze Level
Poker, like nothing else, clearly shows that it is necessary to learn, a lot and constantly, all your life.
Of the many teaching methods, I prefer the most traditional - books and articles. However, one of the reasons is that I do not know enough spoken English, and there are very few good instructional videos in my Russian. This is a common problem, not fully English-speaking players.
Of the many teaching methods, I prefer the most traditional - books and articles. However, one of the reasons is that I do not know enough spoken English, and there are very few good instructional videos in my Russian. This is a common problem, not fully English-speaking players.
freddydr87
League Champion
Bronze Level
Katie Dozier
Poker Expert
Silver Level
shanest
Legend
Platinum Level
It really doesn't matter what format you choose as long as the information is current and applicable to today's game. I am currently working through Daniel Negrenau's masterclass. Some useful info in there although it would be tailored more toward a novice player
Miguel Chacon
Visionary
Silver Level
I particularly love Videos is harder for me to retain information when it comes about reading (althou I believe is lack of practice too reading is also about practice) but I have always been fan o writing down evyrything clasify the information cause I tend to forget a lot ... the hardest thing for me is review my hands is hard like where to start what to look first I guess doing that is the best way to improve is hand review ans asking why I did this or that? was it good move? I could've done other better decision? so when it comes again or similar situation you feel more confident about your decision... Thank for the video great advices !
Katie Dozier
Poker Expert
Silver Level
Thank you very much for the video.
I don't study five hours for every played hour.
It is more like 2-3 hours a week.
I have been reading books about poker, that's what works for me.
It sounds like you’re working hard on a consistent basis to study and continually improve—awesome job!!!
xOneCoolHandx
Legend
Bronze Level
I study a lot of books. I have read every poker book I can get my hand on, I also study videos (which you guys are putting out some good stuff) when I can. I read articles on the internet and download and study hand strength charts and odds charts. I take notes on all of the information and try to implement everything I find useful into my game. I also keep a notebook by my computer so that I can jot down where I am making good plays and where I think I could have played a hand better. I try to either screenshot or use boompoker to record these hands too, so I can go back and study them later. When I am consistently doing this (because let's face it, if you are not a poker pro, life sometimes gets in the way...lol) I have noticeably better results. When I am not getting the results I want, I know I need to get back into some serious study sessions.
bablovod
stupid parody of the game
Platinum Level
hi, Katie and Colleen. I would like to offer you to open a home club on poker stars, if of course time allows you to do so ( do you have valid accounts?), and create tournaments with micro buy-ins (conditional chips). at the same time to explain your actions, broadcasting in YоuТubе. I think there are many willing to take part in such events. I would love to play with you at the same table.
thank you for your efforts.
thank you for your efforts.
Ventoman777
Rock Star
Silver Level
The best teaching methods for me are poker books, visiting poker forums, watching instructional videos about poker, and of course the practice!
Ivansito26
Legend
Silver Level
incredible what they do .. they help the community a lot, and it is a good initiative because it helps us improve our poker game every day since their videos are very good and practical, for new players and old players, hopefully see more of them to keep improving
XYZ2123
Visionary
Bronze Level
I agree that studying (especially hand reviews) is an essential part of improving one's game and to success in poker. I, like many others don't study nearly as much as I should. I can understand concepts in the abstract but find it hard to implement them at the tables. When I'm actually playing, I tend to be more of a feel player. Need to find a better balance between feel and rational decision making.
Katie Dozier
Poker Expert
Silver Level
Thanks Ivansito26 + Muzyka1996
XYZ2123-you make an excellent point about understanding concepts in the abstract but finding it hard to implement while actually playing! That’s a big part of why I think devoting quite a bit of time to studying is so important because it isn’t just learning the concept but also fully adopting them. Thanks for your post!
XYZ2123-you make an excellent point about understanding concepts in the abstract but finding it hard to implement while actually playing! That’s a big part of why I think devoting quite a bit of time to studying is so important because it isn’t just learning the concept but also fully adopting them. Thanks for your post!