Transition from SNG's to cash games?

[silu73]

Hi guys,

Maybe this question has been asked here but I was wondering if you also believe that it should be easier for a SNG specialist to play 6-max cash games instead of full ring?

In SNG’s I hardly limp as most of the time I raise or fold to get heads up with a single opponent. In FR limping is a far more profitable play than in SH (I think Sklansky said that) and I believe that it is easier to punish limpers in position at the 6-max tables. Also a SNG player is in my opinion an aggressive player thus should feel more at home playing SH.

I have also noticed that most training videos and more and more literature is specialising in short handed cash play.

Like some SNG specialists in this forum I also try to learn cash games and I was wondering what your thoughts were.

[vqc]

FR is really boring
SH is where its at.

Plus SH just forces you to become a better hand reader quicker.

[swiggidy]

SH right now is definitely easier. You are more frequently putting opponents in questionable situations which gives you a bigger edge.

I don't think a SnG player is necessarily better at SH though. Yes, you are used to playing SH, but it's all pre-flop with occasional flop play. The turn and river in a cash game is where the real money is won and lost.

[donkbee]

FR is really boring
SH is where its at.

qft

[donkbee]

vqc, i wish you would update your blog and tell us what you've been up to pokerwise. have you been playing?

[vqc]

vqc, i wish you would update your blog and tell us what you've been up to pokerwise. have you been playing?

I played 6 max for a bit over the summer
then I had to study for LSATs
after the LSATS i ventured into 12-16 tabling SNGs
then I had to do my APPs
now Im worrying about finals
Soon I will return to some form of poker.
For me its just a quick way to make a buck so I can pay for random shit like christmas presents. Im not bothering with trying to turn into ship it holla balla anymore. I just dont have the dedication to poker.