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.