1. 2013-04-24 09:39:57

   Understanding Player Types

   Poker is a game of incomplete information and your job is to piece as much of the jigsaw together, look at the incomplete picture and take your best shot. Your opponents are an important part of this jigsaw, and so you need to make sure that you eyeball them at all times. Put down that iPhone, place the iPad in the bag and throw that online poker tips book underneath the chair. The only time your eyes should avert from the table is when the pretty lady comes around to ask you if you want a drink.

   But what should I be looking for?

   Be is in a friend???s front room or at one of the WSOP 2013 Qualifiers, the first thing you should be trying to determine is how experienced they are. You should be able to piece together what you have in front of you to make a decent informed decision. Their mannerisms and moves at the table will paint a pretty accurate picture of how experienced they are.

   Next you need to understand if they have a handle on position. Who seems to be opening up from early position too often? Who is only opening from early position sparingly? When you pick up on the positional knowledge of your opponent???s it helps assign more accurate hand ranges.

   Another area you should be creating a judgment on is how loose or tight are they playing? Once again this allows you to set your own hand range when deciding to call or three-bet. Lastly, always try and remember the little nuances that stick in your mind. Maybe you saw a player check-raising the flop and then always check/folding the turn? Maybe you saw a player squeeze from the same position three times in the last six or seven orbits?

   Collating information on your opponents is vital. Save your electronic gadgetry for your spare time at home.

   Posted by KCasey at 2013-04-24 09:39:57

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