Moved up to $5 FT SNGs on Stars - How should I play?
 

I recently moved up from micro ($1, $3) to $5 FT SNGs. I think I played around 250 tournaments in micro stakes with 22% ROI. Yes! It was very boring but I wanted enough experience especially with using
some of the tools. I was also studying a lot and learning how to study.

I played around 10-20 SNGs in $5 and found them pretty similar to micros - full of donkeys, calling stations.
I tried making some sophisticated moves. Some worked some did not. Overall I am running well and trying to incorporate ICM into all my decisions. I also like the 10% rake.

My questions to regulars:
1. What do you think is typical composition of $5 tables?
2. Should I play them like I play micros or incorporate sophisticated moves (more semi bluffs, bluffs) nto my style?
3. I found the tables to be filled with tight-passive and loose-aggresive-aggresive players. I sthat typical?
4. Is table selection important at this level or is it unnecessary?
5. Should I be using HUD stats to make decisions?

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play exactly the same BTW. use hud stats to push frequently on nits, aviod pushing LPs, etc. Go Dawgs, Wreck Tech.

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play exactly the same BTW. use hud stats to push frequently on nits, avoid pushing LPs, etc. Go Dawgs, Wreck Tech.

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Thanks for the reply.
They already wrecked us (past few years).
We don't even have a coach now!

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LMAO.

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4. Is table selection important at this level or is it unnecessary?

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I loled sooo hard. I wouldn't try to bluff very much at all other than cbets HU or to a lesser extent, 3 handed.

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in my little expirience 10+1 non turbo are easy nearly as the 5.50, full of donk, and beat the game is very easy, never bluff if u play this stage(if you play turbo is more though) sry for english

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I wouldn't try to bluff very much at all other than cbets HU or to a lesser extent, 3 handed.

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Thats what I thought.
The players here call with anything.

Thanks for the replies.

I get frustrated in low mid blind sometimes but I hold on until high blind play to start push/folding. I am amazed how often I cash because other players knock each other out on marginal hands.

I know $5 is low stakes but I want to build my bank roll here (though I can afford to start with higher bank roll). I also want to improve my play here.

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My questions to regulars:
1. What do you think is typical composition of $5 tables?
similar to the lowest tables.
2. Should I play them like I play micros or incorporate sophisticated moves (more semi bluffs, bluffs) nto my style?
i wouldnt use anything that would be considered "sophisticated"
3. I found the tables to be filled with tight-passive and loose-aggresive-aggresive players. I sthat typical?
probably
4. Is table selection important at this level or is it unnecessary?
there is no reason not to pay attention. look at sharkscope and if there are more than a few people who are good, just wait for another game. same goes for if you have your own data on players.
5. Should I be using HUD stats to make decisions?
of course.