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    Default Min raises from SB 3-Handed?

    One problem I'm having late in SnG's is when I am the shortstack in the BB 3-Handed.

    Often times the button will fold, and then SB will min raise me (usually a 200 or 400 chip raise at this point). I almost always fold to this move here unless I have a strong hand.

    Of course I see why a larger stack would make this move against me, not wanting me to see the flop for free and outdraw on them.

    But how do I stop this weak raise from stealing my BB every single time? I wouldnt have any trouble folding to a 3x or 4x raise... but it's hard for me to put them on a hand if they continously min raise, because it looks like a weak bet, but at the same time if they have a high pocket pair they could be making the same move to induce a push out of me.

    Alot of times I'll end up losing all the chips I've gained from stealing in position just because the SB will always min raise me and take my BB.
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    This is a tough situation. In my opinion you have to find hand a good enough hand to push. Occasionally you'll run into a big hand but normally he'll fold unless you have no fold equity. Come over the top two or three times and he'll stop picking on you, trust me.
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    Pick a hand(or two if necessary) and push. If not he'll just blind you out anyway. He's pushing every hand because he knows you'll fold.

    OR

    Just call PF and push a raggy flop, especially if you hit a piece of it. If flop hits you hard let him bet for you if he's still agressive after the flop.

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