Here we will be considering our top 10 tips for playing post flop in No Limit Hold’em.
- Estimate the ideal pot-size.
- Utilize position effectively.
- Consider effective stacks.
- Understand basic drawing strategy.
- Recognize villain weakness.
- Recognize villain strength.
- Value bet effectively.
- Plan hands from the flop.
How often should you CBet?
If you try to make a CBet 70% of the time versus two or three players on the flop you will be lighting money on fire for sure. So versus two opponents I would recommend making a CBet 50% of the time at the most. Versus three or more opponents, your CBet percentage should drop even further.
When to make a decision before the flop?
When making your decision pre flop, you should also consider the type of players who you are playing against. If you notice that a tight player has made a raise, it is likely that they have a very strong hand, so you should re-evaluate the strength of your cards in this hand.
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 happens if there is no raise before the flop?
When the action reaches you before the flop, you will be faced with the decision to either fold, call or raise. If there has been no raise before you, then a call will simply mean matching the size of the big blind, which is also known as ‘ limping in ’.
What’s the best hand to limp in before the 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. You are not looking to make top pair in these limped multi-way pots, as they can often land you in trouble.
