Teach Me Restealing

[La Brujita]

I feel like I need to confess my sins. I am pretty solid multi player but I freeze up trying to resteal in the last two tables of big events.

If its a smaller event I have no problem but when I see five and six figure payouts I get nervous.

I'm not a total weak tight ninny because I'm ridiculously aggressive on the button and sb when folded to me.

My problem is I am very hesitant to pull the trigger out of the BB with so so cards against an aggressive button.

Can anyone pass on thoughts or advice?

Here is what I know:

1. You need to resteal more the more aggressive the raiser is.

2. You need to resteal more the more likely it is the aggressor is going to lay down a hand.

3. A hand like T9s is a good non premium type hand to go with.

Here's what I don't know:

1. What are ideal stack sizes for resteals

2. How often should I resteal generally with a crappy hand like 7-5 against an aggressive button.

3. Any other tips?

I think I've probably cost myself a nice sports car or two by not pulling the trigger at the right time.

I guess on the other hand you could easily lose it all on the resteal.

I think part of my problem is it goes against my playing style which is flat call a lot from the big blind and checkraise bluff or bet. It works with deep money but not shallow money.

Any help welcome!