[NHFunkii]

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He doesn't need to know ICM calculations by heart to play micro stakes SNGs.

The thing about getting started is not learning how to be a winning player the quickest way possible. It's about getting hooked on the game enough in order to eventually put in the hours you need to get better.

MTTs and SNGs have something that probably 90% of the people love - a winner. It has some sort of define result. It's a set competition, with a limited time frame.

I might not be the greatest example, since I suck in general, but I think its really hard for most to start with cash games. It takes a lot more self control (knowing when to stop, when to keep playing) and can make people hate the game way too soon.

He doesn't need to memorize calling ranges on the bubble. Just teach him basic preflop poker, and let him have fun with the game a bit. Once he'll have some idea of what this game is about, you can move him to micro stakes MTTs and try teach him some basic post flop concepts.

Eventually, get him to cash, when he has a better idea of what to do.

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agreed