Hi,

I am a newb and started playing about 2 months ago. I think I have been playing ok. basically making a small profit. I am playing to 10NL at Paradise Poker.

I am happy enough with my pre flop play (please advise if any of this seems wrong), I play the big cards (AA -JJ, AK AQ) with a raise in any position, the lesser cards (AJ, KQ, TT, 99, 88,) with a small raise in late position, calling small raises, limping in early, limping with small pocket pairs in all positions and calling small raises in late position, limping with KJ, AT, QJ and folding to raises. I also play TJ, T9s, 98s, 87s & Axs in late position with 3 or more limpers and no raisers, being careful if it is raised behind me.

My issues with my own play seem to be post flop play and getting reads on people.

I don't have a problem getting away from a hand if I missed the flop totally (small PP and don't hit a set) and if I hit a draw I use the pot odds to determine whether to continue. The problem is when I hit a piece of the flop.

If I have TP I seem to play it aggressively, betting it out. If there is obviously a possible straight or flush I will fold to a raise. If there is a draw I will be careful if it completes. However if neither of those happen I play aggressively and end up getting bitten by the trips or 2 pair. or if I have 2 pair I get bitten by the trips or completed straights on the river.

My main question I suppose is should I always give the player credit for his hand when he raises and I don't have any reads? What if their only raise is on the iver?

Another question I have is how do you guys collect your reads? I find it hard to remember what player has made a specific play in a 10 way ring game, especially as people are flittering in and out. Do you use a note book to record the other players plays?

I apologise if this either seems seriously stupid or unclear but any help/advice would be greatly received! And when is AOK's book coming out? I want one!

Hornsta