AK - these are just two overcards, which do not always provide the benefit of a particular hand. Often a pair of twos at the showdown will be much more useful and will bring a huge bank. The difficulty lies in the fact that with a pair of 22 it is hard to live up to this very open without the risk of losing your entire stack. I think in poker there are no universal recipes. The same player can play the same hand differently depending on the situation at the table. Good luck.