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Seems like most folks are always talking about pre-flop system, so I would like to speak a little bit about how I play after the flop. Maybe I can support others, or maybe they have advice to enhance my play.

I feel that 2 of the most critical plays right after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. Which is because these are the plays you generate when you havent hit a hand except you’ve got a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to bet on a hand when you flop a monster. But I imagine that these 2 are the finest techniques to bet on a drawing. Each one is played depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here is how I play it, so tell me what you think.

Early Place – Tight Opponents:

A semi-bluff works fairly effectively in this position. Arrive out wagering and if a tight player didn’t hit a hand he will most likely lay down, and if he is unsure you may perhaps acquire a call. But watch out, if that tight player comes back over the top it may be time to get away.

Early Position – Loose Competitors

This can be were I like to perform a defensive bet. Come to a decision how numerous chips you are willing to chance on your draw and wager. It is usually a much smaller bet than regular. It’s been my encounter that the loose player will usually just call a wager rather than re-raise. On the other hand, in case you check to them, theyre more likely to throw in far more chips than your willing to pay.

Late Place – Tight Opponents

This is the greatest time to perform a semi-bluff, specially if most of the table checks. If that is the case you’ll probaly pick up the pot now. If a player prior to has wager, you’ve got to choose if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he will most likely go away since he was attempting to steal the pot. If you consider he does, effectively then it is time to calculate your odds, and determine if the pot odds are worth the call.

Late Position – Loose Competitors

This one is really a bit challenging, because it’s more difficult to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late position against loose gambler, chances are they have already bet. This is had been I usually determine to take a chance and are available back over the top of them and hope they don’t call, and if they do, properly then its time to gamble. Chances are though even a loose player will go away when you come back strong enough.

Bear in mind although that these are moves I only generate following the flop comes and I have a decent drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Perhaps four to the flush or the open ended straight, for instance.