Hey all,

I've been hanging out and reading this page/forum for a month or so now, and this is my first post. First, I want to say thank you to the web host. This is a great site. Also, thanks to the folks posting the articles and the general discussion in the forum. A bunch of really useful info. Thanks.

Ok, on to my question. How do you master HU play? is it mostly skill or luck? I've taken up SnG in the past several months, really enjoy it and have been doing relatively well, but can't seem to nail down first (I think I have one or two wins, but probably a dozen or so 2nds and thirds).

I've done a bunch of research here and elsewhere on HU play, but I still seem to be missing something.

Help? I know to be extra aggressive, but I seem to get caught w/my hand in the cookie jar too often w like a Q 9 or so--but the blinds are so large, hand selection becomes...well, a bit of a luxury... so where's the balance?

I'd love some suggestions: what works for you, what pitfalls to avoid, etc.

Again, thanks for your input,

beece