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Texas Hold'em Poker

Hands You Can Play in Late Position before the Flop

The good thing about the last position is that you can just act last or maybe before last. You would most likely already have a set of cards, and now you can add more. You should not really think of playing them if the pot has already been raised. You might sometimes think I can get a run by playing them when it’s not that expensive, but later you might have to let them go depending on what is revealed after the flop. You can play any pair, knowing that the pot has not been raised, this is possible when you are on or near the button. Now you are able to play some fours, treys and deuces. Now you might be asking if it’s okay when you are playing more players. The answer is yes. You can play them if you are facing many opponents, and you would not have to top pair on the flop. Follow the simple technique; let go of your hand unless you flop a set or an open-ended straight draw. If no has called the blinds, and you are on the button, then you can raise with a small pair. This will mostly benefit your position. It is beneficial because, even though the blinds might fold and the fact that you might be holding a better hand compared to the other player. It makes the move worthy in the end.

In late position, you are able to play some vulnerable cards. These cards can be weak as A5, A4, A3, and A2. Many poker players just love to flush the flop with these acrds, it is known as the nut flush. If this hand is not flushed, you can still manage the hand and play on. It will not be nice to see an ace flop. You would have the choice to make two pairs, but then you would just see another two big pairs. To win small pots, an ace and a small kicker would just do it. Always be cautious when playing these cards, and be ready to let go of them if you think another ace is going to come after you with a better kicker. Let’s take a look at some classic fit or folds. Some middle class connector cards like 98 and 97 are classic fit hands (hold hands). You would have to let go of your hand, if you do not flop a large hand or a big draw. Some cards like the sevens and eights are not known to hold up as top pairs. Although, when they do hold up, you should start to worry about a straight draw.

When you plan on playing them, play it when it is extremely inexpensive. If you have many opponents, it’s a good thing because they would be able to pay you off. The flop is major indicator here; it depends on the flop for you to get paid off by your opponents. You should get ride of your cards if you think you can not play the cards inexpensively or if you think your opponents will not pay you off. There is no point in wasting time, the other opponents will figure out if you wait to long to decide on the move. It takes time for the strategies to build up, but you will get the hang of it. Play them late, or when the pot is not raised. You should fold if you think you are done. The following chart will help out players in choosing the hands to play. Real poker players should try to deviate from this list, and expand. Create your own type of playing technique. This should be a starting tip for everyone.

Pairs: Deuces, Fours, Treys
Suited: A5, A4, A3, A2, K8, K7, K6, K5, K4, K3, K2, J7, T7, 97, 96, 76, 75, 65, 54
Unsuited: K9, Q9, J8, J9, T9, T8, 98, 97, 87

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