when to post in a short handed game???

[Unpokerstar]

When is the best time to post when you first enter a new short handed game? I am usually waiting for the big blind in a 4 or 5 handed game & 6 and up, I will usually post in the cutoff position. Is this the best strategy? Sorry, I never learned the best way to post. Thanks.

[Ncoe]

EV-wise it's always best to wait for the bb.

[tomtemor]

The best strategy is to always wait for the big blind. I guess it would make sense to post out of the blinds if you spotted a maniac that went all in every hand.

[Unpokerstar]

Even in a 6 handed game? wow. never knew that... How many handed should it be to post in the cut off?

[Ncoe]

infinite?

[Unpokerstar]

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infinite?

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what?

[Niediam]

Personally I wait for the BB in shorthanded games and post in the CO or MP3 in full games.

Whatever makes you happy is fine though.

[tomtemor]

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How many handed should it be to post in the cut off?

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I think it's a good idea to wait for the big blind even if you're playing a 10 handed game. One bb might not sound like a lot, but it piles up if you keep posting out of the blinds. While waiting for the blinds you can take notes, observe the other players, etc.

[Harv72b]

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Even in a 6 handed game? wow. never knew that... How many handed should it be to post in the cut off?

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If the table is that good and/or I have excellent position on a big donor, I'll post in the CO on a 9-handed or more table. That's just because I believe that my EV from seeing those extra hands (vs. waiting for the BB) is great enough to justify spending the extra blind.

In a short-handed game you are indeed always best off waiting for the big blind to get around to you. Posting in the CO will only allow you to see an extra 3 hands vs. waiting, and you simply will not earn enough bets long-term by doing that to offset your losses from posting (and putting in additional bets when you don't win).