NLTRN request - Middle/Bottom Pair Discussion

[gulon]

I'd like to request folks post some hands and discussion here where you flopped middle or bottom pair. Always playing check-fold OOP or folding to any bet in position can't be profitable in the long run so i'd be interested in seeing how others handle this situation. I think it relies heavily on how villain is playing and at the low buyins, the most common type of villain is the uber calling-station floating ho-bag. The easiest line is when i'm in-position and it's checked to me and I bet around 2/3 pot against a villain who doesn't call 100% on the flop.

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I wouldn't suggest EVER check/folding middle pair on a dry board unless you are against a tight villain who is reraising and betting heavy or something.

Either lead (which is probably standard) or call/raise. The check should be to underplay your hand, not to get away from it.

[tmcdmck]

go "ooh shiney" and make them show some real strength before folding in a tourney with middle pair on the flop. bottom pair depends on alot. I am going to think about that one and post later.

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I wouldn't suggest EVER check/folding middle pair on a dry board unless you are against a tight villain who is reraising and betting heavy or something.

Either lead (which is probably standard) or check/raise. The check should be to underplay your hand, not to get away from it.

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