Pitonealal
Rock Star
Platinum Level
Hey guys!
Today I wanted to talk about pocket pairs because honestly they can be both a blessing and a curse. Everyone loves getting AA or KK, right? But even small couples can be tricky if you don't know how to deal with them.
So this is how I usually look at it: low pocket pairs, like 22-66, are mostly for mining sets. If I catch a set on the flop, that's great — I can often win a big pot. If not, I usually just drop under pressure. The key here is the position and size of the stack. If my stack is deep enough and my expected odds are high, I call for a small raise in the hope of putting together a set. Otherwise, it's too risky to chase after him.
Medium pairs like 77-JJ are a little more flexible. You can play them in position and sometimes even raise them preflop. They don't seem to be as dangerous as low pairs, as even a top pair can often be strong postflop. But you need to watch out for overcards on the flop — it's easy to fall into a trap if your opponent catches a stronger pair or set.
The older pairs—QQ, KK, and AA—are obviously monsters. I usually play aggressively. The goal is to grow the bank and protect your hand. But it's funny that sometimes I'm slow at playing AA if I'm playing against cunning opponents just to trap them. However, you should always remember about coordinated boards that can collect a straight or a flash.
Honestly, playing properly with pocket pairs depends on understanding the situation: position, stack size, opponents, and even the tournament stage. They may fetch you huge banks or make you pay for playing the wrong game.
I'm wondering how do you deal with pocket pairs? Do you prefer to play big cards slowly or do you always place bets? What about small pairs — do you usually just throw off or, like me, chase sets? It would be interesting to know your experience!
Today I wanted to talk about pocket pairs because honestly they can be both a blessing and a curse. Everyone loves getting AA or KK, right? But even small couples can be tricky if you don't know how to deal with them.
So this is how I usually look at it: low pocket pairs, like 22-66, are mostly for mining sets. If I catch a set on the flop, that's great — I can often win a big pot. If not, I usually just drop under pressure. The key here is the position and size of the stack. If my stack is deep enough and my expected odds are high, I call for a small raise in the hope of putting together a set. Otherwise, it's too risky to chase after him.
Medium pairs like 77-JJ are a little more flexible. You can play them in position and sometimes even raise them preflop. They don't seem to be as dangerous as low pairs, as even a top pair can often be strong postflop. But you need to watch out for overcards on the flop — it's easy to fall into a trap if your opponent catches a stronger pair or set.
The older pairs—QQ, KK, and AA—are obviously monsters. I usually play aggressively. The goal is to grow the bank and protect your hand. But it's funny that sometimes I'm slow at playing AA if I'm playing against cunning opponents just to trap them. However, you should always remember about coordinated boards that can collect a straight or a flash.
Honestly, playing properly with pocket pairs depends on understanding the situation: position, stack size, opponents, and even the tournament stage. They may fetch you huge banks or make you pay for playing the wrong game.
I'm wondering how do you deal with pocket pairs? Do you prefer to play big cards slowly or do you always place bets? What about small pairs — do you usually just throw off or, like me, chase sets? It would be interesting to know your experience!