Sit 'n Go Strategy study group -- Part I: Low Blind Play

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I haven't read the book; but I'm sure there must be something there about c-betting at low blind levels. What are the min requirements for c-betting at levels 1/2?

I think this links in neatly with the work done here so far on loosening up early. I used to have a rigid rule of not c-betting whiffed flops, now I am happy to bet into certain villains, or on certain flops. Eg Villain is tight reg multitabler with position(ie I raise 3BB from MP, he called from LP), we are HU. Flop comes A high, I hold 99. I am prepared to bet 5BB into that flop.

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What I first learnt about SNG's was from Sprstoner's blog. A high stakes pro who has since moved to cash/tournies. He followed this rule and as such so did I , I now C-bet AK type hands in position about 1/2 the time. Below is a typical example of an overbet c-bet that I use pretty frequently too.

5-Handed 50/100

Ryot (13-1400): AK opens to 300
Folds
Co (2000): Calls
Folds


Flop 378r

Ryot goes allin 1100

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This is way too transparent IMO - especially if you do it a lot. In particular it makes calling the flop with fairly marginal hands very profitable when you can't see a hand that beats you which would want that much FE on the flop. If I c-bet, it's for the same amount as I would v-bet with top set on the board in question.

In the example you give I'm not c-betting with that stack size - with that specific stack size, I'm usually open pushing preflop anyway - but if I'm just raising with a moderate stack, I'm not putting any more in without a hand. I usually want 12BB+ behind after my c-bet before I consider it.