Quote Originally Posted by martindcx1e
I think some people have a hard time checking the flop because they can't handle that there gorgeous starting hand might be beaten now. Betting builds the pot with a sub-par hand and makes it harder to get away from.
true
but i dont like sticking up an obvious sign that says 'pot for sale' If im no good at times but good at others as in thsi situation i prefer to put a representative amount of cash in the pot with 2nd best rather than be forced into making obviously difficult calls.
How often will an ace from a fish/passive continue to just call down on all streets and let us benfit from our position as above or how often will the flush draw continue to chase oop for poor odds. On both accounts id say that our likelihood of controlling pot size and amounts are better if we bet enough rather than check.