Seems like most people are usually talking about pre-flop method, so I would like to talk a little bit about how I wager on soon after the flop. Perhaps I can help others, or possibly they’ve got advice to improve my play.

I imagine that two of the most essential plays after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. That is because these are the plays you produce whenever you havent hit a hand but you’ve got a fine drawing hand. Its easy to wager on a hand whenever you flop a monster. But I feel that these two are the very best ways to wager on a drawing. Each one is wagered depending on you challenger(s) and your postion. So here’s how I bet on it, so tell me what you think.

Early Position – Tight Competitors:

A semi-bluff works fairly effectively in this position. Appear out betting and if a tight player didn’t hit a hand he’ll probably lay down, and if he is unsure you might get a call. Except watch out, if that tight gambler comes back more than the best it may be time to obtain away.

Early Position – Loose Opponents

This is were I like to perform a defensive bet. Come to a decision how many chips you might be willing to risk on your draw and wager. This is usually a much smaller wager than normal. It’s been my encounter that the loose gambler will usually just call a bet rather than re-raise. However, if you check to them, theyre much more likely to throw in far more chips than your willing to pay.

Late Placement – Tight Competitors

It is the best time to try and do a semi-bluff, specifically if most of the table checks. If that is the case you will probaly pick up the pot now. If a player before has bet, you’ve to choose if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he’ll most likely go away since he was attempting to steal the pot. When you consider he does, nicely then it is time to compute your odds, and come to a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.

Late Position – Loose Opponents

This one is a bit tricky, because it is more difficult to put a loose player on a hand. And if your in late placement against loose player, chances are they have already bet. This is were I usually make a decision to take a chance and arrive back over the top of them and hope they don’t call, and if they do, nicely then its time to gamble. Odds are although even a loose player will go away in the event you come back strong enough.

Remember although that these are moves I only produce right after the flop comes and I have a reasonable drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Possibly four to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.