Operation Rebound

Originally Posted by Micro2Macro

So I'm going through this really weird patch of variance where my bets and raises are just getting 'played back at' on EVERY single street whenever I don't have the absolute nuts. And the times I make that call because villain reps so thin, he always has it.

I'm trying my best but it's really tough to play well when you're going through stretches like that. :/

I hate that... Running bad in this way always makes me want to stop playing, which is a huge weakness for me. I'm always impressed when great players find ways to fight through this kind of bad variance.

Good luck, hopefully you start running better soon!

Originally Posted by rpm

a reg flatting Q9o to a 4bet there is pretty damn hilarious.

yeah, only at 50nl in my experience have I come across shit like this

Originally Posted by courtiebee

I hate that... Running bad in this way always makes me want to stop playing, which is a huge weakness for me. I'm always impressed when great players find ways to fight through this kind of bad variance.

Good luck, hopefully you start running better soon!

Thanks courtiebee. I pretty much did the same thing, after making a couple bad calls I just quit (probably a good thing!) though it made me take a big hit in terms of getting volume in. Oh well, I'll grind through.

Some things I've noticed about my play recently: I haven't been punishing people enough when I have position. I need to start ramping up the aggression with positional 3betting, as well as cold calling. Also need to be alert and keep pounding on those players who steal way too wide from the button but give little resistance when played back at.

It's time to make people's life difficult if they're going to open a wide range. My non sd winnings have been pretty awful lately, and I checked my stats and my 3bet % and cold call % have been lower than usual, and I've been folding my blinds more than usual. Tomorrow I'll focus on ramping up the aggression and force people to either play pots with weak hands against me or continue to fold while I rape their open raises.

Originally Posted by Micro2Macro

...and I've been folding my blinds more than usual...

I'm pretty sure this is an area I should be spending some major time reviewing and getting better at. I am ridic tight from the blinds even facing a super wide button opener...

I suppose the way to get better at this would be to look for villains who are simply folding to 3 Bets way too often when opening OTB and just 3 Bet the holy hell out of them until they adjust, and also look for villains who may not be folding to 3 bets but who are c-betting too many hands and just c/r them with hands that are strong vs their range, though this could get us into some sticky spots... Would like to hear your thoughts on how to improve on this

Originally Posted by Donachello

Keep it up M. I've noticed that when you are running badly it's always the tendency to become more timid since it feels like you're always getting raised or are always behind even with strong hands. Sure, there is some purpose to becoming a bit more careful when you are running like shit, but the important thing is to not let it stop you from playing optimally. Ie. It's fine to tighten up if you are wanting to stay out of more marginal spots or are getting raised a bunch, but if you have a spot where you are pushing an edge of like 55% vs 45% then continue to push it regardless of whether you have lost your last 10 flips or not.

You're clearly a good enough critical thinker to really excel in the poker world so just keep up the work.

thissssss is key

thanks for reminding me

if we have like 45% even in alot of spots we should be GETTING MONIES IN (unless there is a better way to play the hand). even with 45% equity we'll often have enough overlay from pot odds to justify stacking off.

Originally Posted by caddie444

I'm pretty sure this is an area I should be spending some major time reviewing and getting better at. I am ridic tight from the blinds even facing a super wide button opener...

I suppose the way to get better at this would be to look for villains who are simply folding to 3 Bets way too often when opening OTB and just 3 Bet the holy hell out of them until they adjust, and also look for villains who may not be folding to 3 bets but who are c-betting too many hands and just c/r them with hands that are strong vs their range, though this could get us into some sticky spots... Would like to hear your thoughts on how to improve on this

watch videos, do some maths, get a sweat from another player whos good at these things. attack people who fold like 80% to 3bets after opening. force them to either start playing marginal hands vs you or tighten up and give you walks. when you're otb and you have a hand you can't call but still has value, 3bet. put pressure on your opponents and don't let up until they give you a reason to.