How tight is too tight?

starchyy · #1 02-28-2007, 09:56 PM

I was just wondering what people consider tight when they say to tighten up at the start of a sng. Does tight mean play only top 10% of hands? 15% of hands?
Please give me you opinion on this matter.
Thanks

splashpot · #2 02-28-2007, 10:00 PM

I'm a firm believer that giving advice that is too generalized or vague does more harm than good. That's why I'm giving you the ever so frustrating response of "it depends". Ask something more specific.

MysticMan808 · #3 02-28-2007, 10:01 PM

Posting here in the "get your n00b out" thread may get you the input you are looking for.

Little John · #4 02-28-2007, 10:02 PM

At the lower levels (below $60) and with a full table of 9 players, most winning players are under 20% vpip. I think a lot of the 8-12 tablers are around 10% just because it is hard to play too many hands with that many tables.

Josem · #5 02-28-2007, 10:25 PM

i think my vpip on level 1 is around 7 - 8%.

i think i can still tighten up further and get out of marginal situations.

starchyy · #6 02-28-2007, 10:28 PM

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i think my vpip on level 1 is around 7 - 8%.

i think i can still tighten up further and get out of marginal situations.

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When do you start to loosen up and raise up pots? Level 3? Level 4? And to what extent do you loosen up?

DevinLake · #7 03-01-2007, 12:41 AM

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i think my vpip on level 1 is around 7 - 8%.

i think i can still tighten up further and get out of marginal situations.

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When do you start to loosen up and raise up pots? Level 3? Level 4? And to what extent do you loosen up?

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Learn ICM. See the FAQ. Do a search on lag vs tag style. There has been an abundance of noobish posts the last couple weeks, a search should find you lots of interesting(?) reading.