The second pre-flop mistake I often see players make is failing to consider the relationship between position and range. Your position in a hand should influence the range of hands that you are willing to play. The more players to act behind you, the tighter your range should be.
What should you know about 3 betting pre flop?
There are a couple things to be aware of when 3-betting pre-flop. First, it is important to make sure your 3-betting range is comprised of more than just value hands. 3-betting only strong hands is predictable, and will make you easy to beat by allowing opponents to fold all but their strongest hands to you.
What are the odds of catching a T on the flop?
If the flop comes with an A and no Q or T, this dominated hand only has a 12.5% chance to catch a T on the turn or river and win the pot (7 to 1 against). And, the better hand has just as good of a chance to catch their kicker as well, in which case AT will still lose. This is the position you want to put your opponents in.
What’s the best way to play before the flop?
This will normally be when there have been a number of other players limping-in before you, and so you will have better odds to see a flop. The best hands to limp in with are strong drawing hands such as suited cards with an ace or king, or any connecting cards that can make a straight.
What to consider when facing a preflop raise?
When facing a preflop raise we should consider what our edge is when flatting and playing a deeper SPR pot vs. 3betting and having a much smaller SPR if our opponent continues.
What do you need to know about the preflop checklist?
This preflop checklist contains just 6 things that will keep you focused on the right information preflop and help you decide if you should fold, limp-behind, or attack with a big raise. Most players build their preflop strategy solely around a hand chart they found online.
