At what point is a MTT considered on the bubble? Is it x % away from the money or x spots too the money? Does is change from tournament to tournament based on structure?
Technically if a MTT pays 27 (whatever ITM pays), then the whole duration of hands played with 28 left is considered the bubble.
If 100 places are paid, then there is a difference between 100th and 110th...One guy left is not "the bubble". This is just the "theory". I mean this is a simple word, means nothing for a good player. Means "The ICM is heaviest". But two players left the ICM is not "light". A little bit. Even at SNG STT. Let's say 100 places paid, then what is the difference between 100 and 110 place!? None...110 is a "bubble boy" as well...
Let's say 100 places paid, then what is the difference between 100 and 110 place!
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I completely agree with you. Everything is in your head. I generally try not to watch when the bubble starts. Otherwise, it's better that I get it just hitting the presses) It's better to concentrate on the fight to the end, no matter what stage and the situation in the tournament. There was a case when I played with 1 BB and then won the tournament:star:The real answer is however you are defining it in your own mind and also how you believe your opponents are interpreting the "bubble". I am not saying anything about what is the correct or incorrect approach towards bubbles but what I am saying is you may be a player that does not worry about min cashing right or wrong. You could be a player that always plays for the win right or wrong so to your play style there is no bubble.
This also carries over to your opponents. They may be players who play to win, they may be knitting sweaters when the min cash is still miles away. The point I am trying to make is that you need to observe your opponents and they will tell you when the bubble is. They, at least some, will start to really tighten up as the bubble approaches. Some do it 3 away from the bubble, some do it 25 away from the bubble. It is our job as players to try to pick up on this as to when each players personal bubble is and then attach when we can. Its not easy but if you play with a player enough you will see some tendencies. Note these and use them in the future. I believe there is no clear cut answer to your question since the bubble means something different for every one of your opponents.