Experimenting with a new style (long)(Nicho plz read)

[lbiars]

Two things about being oop in a big pot-

1- Many times the pot is so big that you are taking away his opportunity to outplay you if you check to him.

2- Being the first to act has its advantages. Stacks are even, and blinds are 20/40. Say you reraised pot oop with 55 or A8 and he smooth calls with 66. The flop comes KQT and you push. He's most likely mucking the better hand, where he'd most likely pushing if you check to him. You're taking the play out of his hands by being the first to act in a big pot.

While building the pot has its advantages in many games, I don't like it HU when I know I'm better than my opponent. In an even match, I'd be more inclined to, but if somebody's really aggressive/bad post flop and I know I can set a trap if I catch a hand, I think my chances of winning are much better than by pushing when I'm a 53/47 favorite.

Lee