In poker, “defending the big blind” occurs when you call a pre-flop raise when you are in the “big blind”. “Defending the big blind” also occurs when you have a less than optimal starting hand (something like 4-5 suited or 8-9 offsuit).
What Does defending your blind mean?
Definition. A blind defense refers to either calling or reraising from the small or big blind after a player has raised before the flop. Rather than fold and give up the small or big blind, the player “defends” that forced bet with the call or raise.
Which hands to play in blinds?
When you are playing from the blinds in poker your should be tight, only playing hands like good aces, broadways, pairs and a few suited connectors. The blinds in poker are not the spot to play loose and splash your chips around. And the reason why is you should know that nobody actually wins from these positions!
What does it mean to call the big blind?
The two players to the left of the button (dealer) in a game of hold’em are required to place compulsory bets before the cards are dealt. These are known as blind bets because they are placed ‘blind’, before the players have even seen their cards. This player is called the big blind.
How to play small blind in a tournament?
Remember: 1 Steal often when its folded to you (but mix in some limps in tournaments). 2 Don’t defend your small blind like its your big blind. 3 3-bet with your entire continue range (except in tournaments). 4 Adjust your play based on the big blind’s tendencies. 5 Don’t donk-bet.
When to defend your big and small blind in poker?
Setting up Opening moves Playing from the blinds Blind defence After the flop Setting up Cash games are all about action. Usually, it’s the most aggressive players who win the money, either by forcing people with marginal hands to fold, or hoping their aggressive image pays off when they do have a hand.
What’s the best way to defend the big blind?
One of the funniest trends in the MTT world is the ongoing debate about how wide to defend the big blind. I played my first hands of online poker in 2007. Back then, the consensus was to defend the big blind fairly wide, on account of getting good pot odds.
When is the best time to defend your blinds?
Position is the most important concept in understanding when it’s appropriate to defend your blinds. Players’ pre-flop raising ranges get wider the closer they are to the button, which means you have to know where that raise came from before deciding whether to call, raise or fold.
