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Old 09-07-2006, 02:26 PM
Wynton Wynton is offline
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Default anti-running bad strategy for 5/10

Recently at 5/10, I've felt like there is a special neon sign over my avatar, advising everyone to raise me on later streets often because I am running bad. Just in case that sign really exists, what do you think about this strategy:

Every single time I am raised on the turn or river and don't have at least 2 pair, I fold, regardless of the opponent. If this happens 2-3 times at a table, I leave. That way I won't feel the need to call down out of the belief I'm being abused.

Forget whether this is the best strategy. Do you think I could win anything with this approach?
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Old 09-07-2006, 02:29 PM
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I believe always folding less than 2 pair to anyone would cause you to run worse.

Changing tables on the other hand isn't a bad idea.
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Old 09-07-2006, 02:33 PM
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Play better; playing worse sounds like a good way to extend a downswing.
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Old 09-07-2006, 02:35 PM
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better yet, fold preflop.
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Old 09-07-2006, 02:39 PM
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Default Re: anti-running bad strategy for 5/10

I don't want to play better. I just want to slow the bleeding.

Oops. I thought I was asking some kind of theoretical question, but it turns out to be a bad beat thread instead. Sorry about that.
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Old 09-07-2006, 02:46 PM
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Default Re: anti-running bad strategy for 5/10

the theoretical question is poorly phrased, throwing away < than 2pr to "any player" when raised isn't great play, and you know it.

Leaving a juicy table because you're afraid of being the mark is also bad play.

Are we all running bad at the moment? you, me, waffle...
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Old 09-07-2006, 06:56 PM
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When I have this problem I often run to the other extreme. I auto 3-bet the turn and lead on the river regardless of my hand value
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Old 09-07-2006, 07:03 PM
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When I have this problem I often run to the other extreme. I auto 3-bet the turn and lead on the river regardless of my hand value

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I do this as well.
Whether this is tilt or legitmatelty managing your table image to show you aren't weak tight and won't be pushed around is open to debate. It is one of the best feelings in the world when you spike your TP on the river and value bet it.
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Old 09-07-2006, 07:10 PM
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When I have this problem I often run to the other extreme. I auto 3-bet the turn and lead on the river regardless of my hand value

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I do this as well.
Whether this is tilt or legitmatelty managing your table image to show you aren't weak tight and won't be pushed around is open to debate. It is one of the best feelings in the world when you spike your TP on the river and value bet it.

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Yes I think there is some good strategic point there, but it's very dangerous since the combination with running bad can make you lose control very very easily.
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Old 09-07-2006, 08:00 PM
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You know, if you never bet, nobody can raise you.

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