Poker Strategy: Poker Videos
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FTR is big on poker videos of all kinds. From cash game strategy, to how to play SNGs/MTTs, or even pro poker interviews, we host it all. Our free instructional poker videos with commentary made by FTR members demonstrate certain tactics, strategies, and thought processes. We’re always trying to learn more about the game of poker, and watching videos of others playing poker while listening to their poker video commentary can open our eyes to new ideas, alternate strategies or provide confirmation on how to play a given situation.
Below you will see all of the current videos in our library. After viewing each video, please add a comment and rate it! Your feedback will be much appreciated.
Sauce123 Common Mistakes & Strategy (6-Max $200 NLHE)
My first video. I tried to explain my thought process when going through every decision point in a hand and play in a non-standard way meant to exploit my opponents. I also tried to do some hand reading and point out some common mistakes of SSNL and MSNL players. Let me know what you think.
Danny & Max Steinberg 6 Max Strategy & Concepts ($200nl Cash Game)
The two-part video features Danny (ISF) and Max (Massimo) Steinberg discussing their thought processes during hands, exploring both basic and advanced No Limit Hold'em concepts, with a particular emphasis on strategic manipulation and bluffing in 6 Max $200nl cash games
2 Tabling $10 NL 6 Max & Full Ring Analysis by Bigspenda
Bigspenda73 demonstrates playing on two tables simultaneously, one with 9-handed No Limit and the other with 6-handed, highlighting the differences in playing styles, analyzing specific hands with equity calculations, and showcasing a tight-aggressive gameplay approach
The Power of Position in Poker ($200nl 6-Max by JGB)
a tight aggressive approach to poker with a strong emphasis on the advantages of positional play, highlighting its significance in making informed decisions and maximizing profits in the game
[FTR Quick Tip 017] Checking Back the Turn
while aggression is a key trait of a successful poker player, there are situations where checking, even with a perceived best hand, can be beneficial; the video specifically discusses reasons to consider checking on the turn in No Limit Hold’em cash games
[FTR Quick Tip 003] Defending the BB vs a SB Open
the importance of defending the big blind, particularly against an open by the small blind, highlighting the favorable odds and positional advantage, while also discussing the nuances of post-flop play and the significance of opponent tendencies in making informed decisions
[FTR Quick Tip 002] Preflop Raise Sizing
the importance of appropriately sizing your preflop raises in poker, emphasizing situations when one might want to raise larger due to dead money in the pot or exploitable tendencies in opponents, and when to raise smaller, especially when facing short stacks or frequent three-bettors behind
[FTR Quick Tip 005] 3-Betting, Part 2: Polarization
Mike 1013 discusses the strategy of 3-betting in poker, emphasizing the use of a polarized range that includes both strong hands and bluffs
6-Max 2-Table by Renton High Stakes $400 – Part 2
90-minute session where the presenter explains their thought processes in detail and discusses hypothetical scenarios during idle moments; this is the second part of a two-part series
Micro Stakes Poker Without HUD Reads by Bigspenda ($5NL 6 Max)
The video showcases playing 2 tables of $5nl 6max poker without a Heads-Up Display (HUD), emphasizing the importance of attentiveness and making generalized reads on opponents, with a notable large pot session and a subsequent review in PokerTracker
FTR SNG Strategy: Navigating the bubble Part 1
Bubble play in 18-player and 27-player Sit and Gos is often difficult. Against different opponents, you'll want to play wide or narrow ranges depending on their tendencies. Playing the bubble correctly can have a big impact on your overall results.
[FTR Quick Tip 014] Capped Ranges
insights on identifying situations at poker tables where an opponent is likely to have a weak hand, emphasizing the importance of observing previous actions to determine the absence of a strong hand and highlighting the value of recognizing when an opponent has a capped range to enhance profitability in No Limit Hold’em cash games
[FTR Quick Tip 010] Flop Range Adjustments
the importance of adjusting and readjusting one's poker strategy based on opponents' gameplay, advocating for tailored approaches against different players to maximize earnings in No Limit Hold’em cash games
[FTR Quick Tip 011] Playing Suited Connectors
the strategic value of suited connectors in No Limit Hold’em cash games, highlighting their potential to diversify one's playing range and avoid predictability
FTR SNG Strategy: Navigating the bubble Part 3
Bubble play in multi-table SNGs is often fraught with peril. If you play either too loose or too tight, you're throwing away equity. You need to think carefully to identify who you can exploit and how to avoid being exploited by others.
FTR SNG Strategy: Maximizing value in HU situations Part 3
Heads-up play in a Sit and Go tournament is different from normal play at a larger table. Your ranges will need to be very wide. By winning more than your fair share of HU duels, you'll be able to increase your ROI and profits in any SNG especially multi-table SNGs.
[FTR Quick Tip 019] Resteal Defense
In Texas Hold'em, you have to be prepared to face three-bets from the blinds when you try to steal them. By calling liberally in position and adding some four-bet bluffs to your ranges, you'll be able to effectively combat resteals. But don't over-adjust or you may just end up valuetowning yourself.
FTR SNG Strategy: Thin River Value
Artur delves into Sit & Go poker strategy, focusing on two hands with critical river decisions, emphasizing the importance of analyzing river plays, especially in thin spots, to ensure optimal gameplay
Applying Sauce123 Cash Game Poker Strategy $400 NL 6 Max
discusses applying the Sauce123 strategy in $2/$4 NL 6 Max cash games of Texas Hold'em poker, focusing on maximizing content and action, even in fairly marginal spots
FTR SNG Strategy: Maximizing value in HU situations Part 2
insights into optimizing profits in heads-up poker situations by reviewing three specific hands![[FTR Quick Tip 013] Bet Sizing](https://flopturnriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/poker-chip-stacks.jpg)
[FTR Quick Tip 013] Bet Sizing
the significance of bet sizing in No Limit Hold'em, detailing how adept players utilize it to outmaneuver their adversaries and highlighting various factors that influence the decision to place smaller or larger bets
SNG Strategy: Navigating the bubble Part 2
By carefully examining your hand histories, you can learn to identify spots where you've misplayed the bubble in two- or three-table sit and gos. It's important to learn how to play these potentially profitable spots well. Find out how to maximize your EV.
[FTR Quick Tip 004] 3-Betting, Part 1: Three-Betting for Value
Mike1013 discusses the intricacies of 3-betting in poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding when to 3-bet for value based on an opponent's range and the necessity of evaluating how one's hand compares against the range an opponent might continue with
[FTR Quick Tip 006] 3-Betting, Part 3: Merging
the strategy of 3-betting with a merged range, discussing the importance of adjusting one's 3-betting approach based on the opponent's tendencies, especially against players who frequently call 3-bets, and highlights the value of using hands that can perform well post-flop when incorporating bluffs into this merged rangeFTR SNG Strategy: Maximizing value in HU situations Part 4
There's a big difference between finishing first and second in a SNG. Improve your results by learning how to play better heads-up. Ranges will be wide, posing a challenge, but by reading your opponent well, you can lean how to maximize value and win more often than you lose.HuD & Poker Stove Strategy ($200nl 6-max with JGB)
JGB discussing tight aggressive play strategies, detailing his PokerAce layout, and conducting a session review that includes the use of PokerStove to evaluate the value of [Ac Kc] on a [Qs 8c Jc] flop in a 6-max cash game
How to Multi-Table SnGs for Beginners (4 Tabling $6.50 by givememyleg)
how to multi-table Sit 'n Go (SNG) poker games for beginners, featuring a video tutorial by "givememyleg" on 4-tabling at the $6.50 stake level
[FTR Quick Tip 012] Hand History Review
insights into various poker decisions by analyzing hand histories played by members, emphasizing the importance of reviewing gameplay to identify and rectify mistakes in No Limit Hold'em strategies![[FTR Quick Tip 001] To C-Bet or not to C-Bet (That is the Question)](https://flopturnriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/poker-bet.jpg)
[FTR Quick Tip 001] To C-Bet or not to C-Bet (That is the Question)
factors to consider when deciding whether to make a continuation bet (C-Bet) in poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding your opponent's tendencies, the board texture, and your own hand strength
[FTR Quick Tip 021] Video: Making Adjustments
If you play the same way against different opponents at the poker table, you're making a big mistake. The true pros always tailor their actions to the leaks and tendencies that they identify in their foes. You can get a lot of information by carefully observing the other players.
Hand of the Week 5A (TT UTG w/ 25 BBs in MTT)
a poker hand involving two main players, Player 1 and Player 2, where Player 1, under the gun, holds pocket tens and faces a challenging decision after a series of raises and a squeeze play
6 Max 2-Table by Renton High Stakes $400 – Part 1
90-minute session where the presenter aims to fully explain his thought processes in high-stakes 6-max poker games, also discussing hypothetical scenarios during idle times
[FTR Quick Tip 009] Isolating Limpers
the importance of using selective aggression and position to exploit players who frequently limp at the poker table, suggesting that players should not only raise with their strongest hands but also widen their ranges to capitalize on the mistakes of limpers in no limit Texas Hold'em cash games
Double Shootout SnG Satellite Strategy (Micro Stakes $1 by kingnat)
strategies for short-handed play in Normal speed Double-Shootout Satellites to the Sunday $1M, emphasizing the importance of deep short-handed play from the start and potential deep heads-up play
Omaha Beginner Strategy for Hold’em Players (2 Tabling $25 PLO by bigspenda)
beginner's guide for Hold'em players transitioning to Pot-Limit Omaha, focusing on key concepts such as preflop selection, the significance of position raising, the strength of substantial draws, and the nuances of reading Omaha boards compared to Hold'em
[FTR Quick Tip 020] Video: Double Barreling
In today's Texas Hold'em games, you can't just have a "one and done" philosophy to c-betting. You'll often be required to follow up with a bet on the turn or risk exploitation. By examining ranges and board texture, you can learn to make better two-barreling decisions.
[FTR Quick TIP 016] Identifying Fish
quick tip on identifying weaker players, often referred to as "fish," in poker, emphasizing that the majority of profits come from exploiting these players and providing guidance on how to quickly recognize and take advantage of them in No Limit Hold'em cash games
Short Handed Hold’em Beginner Tips & Table Selection ($200nl 6-Max by JGB)
JGB continues to explore the Sauce123 strategy in 6-Max $200 NL Texas Hold'em cash games, with a focus on table selection and featuring gameplay on two tables shown side by side
4 Tabling Low Stakes Poker Strategy ($5 NL Full Ring by Bigspenda)
features 4-tabling at $5 NL Full Ring on PokerStars, covering various aspects of postflop play such as note-taking, two-barrelling, hand ranges, relative position, and scare cards, with the aim to exploit the weak-tight tables and focus on improving postflop strategies
[FTR Quick Tip 007] 3-Betting, Part 4: Example Hands
the nuances of 3-betting in poker, using example hands to illustrate when to 3-bet for value, when to 3-bet as a bluff, and when to simply cold call, all while considering various player stats like VPIP, PFR, and fold to 3-bet percentages
[FTR Quick Tip 018] 4nl Session Recording
Getting reads on your opponents is crucial in any form of poker. It is especially important in cash games where you might play against the same opponents for an hour or more. By carefully observing what your opponents do, even in hands where you've folded, you'll be able to exploit them.
[FTR Quick Tip 008] Slowplaying Flopped Monsters
the strategic value of slowplaying strong hands in no-limit Hold'em cash games, highlighting that while it can maximize value from concealed monster hands, inappropriate slowplaying can be costly, and players should recognize the right situations to deploy this tactic effectively
[FTR Quick Tip 015] Floating the Flop
the advanced poker strategy of floating on the flop, emphasizing its effectiveness when used judiciously, but cautioning against indiscriminate floating which can lead to becoming a predictable calling station
FTR SNG Strategy: Maximizing value in HU situations
The video focuses on maximizing profits in heads-up situations during 18 or 27 man sit & go's, providing a detailed review of three hands played heads-up and the strategic thought process behind each decision on every street