TD: betting post 1st and 2nd draws

[forhasta]

Hi guys. I am not convinced i'm taking the right approach in the betting after 1st and 2nd draws. I find that I am check-calling a lot. If you have a one-draw still to a good 7 or smoothish 8 - which would probably be the best hand in low limits, should you be check-raising or straight betting out here.

[ChuckyB]

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I find that I am check-calling a lot. If you have a one-draw still to a good 7 or smoothish 8 - which would probably be the best hand in low limits, should you be check-raising or straight betting out here.

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Determine what kind of opponents you have. If you drew more cards than your opponent (and he knows he's supposed to bet in that situation) then go for a check-raise. If he's aggressive you can try for a bet/3-bet.

With a 4-card 7 after the first draw (that includes a 2) I think you should get as much money in the pot as you can against a player who's also drawing.

If you're drawing to an 87 (which got me repeatedly killed a couple of weeks ago) be more careful. A 4-card smooth 8 I would also jam.