$5 - another downswing post

[mikeneron]

Have been on a downswing as of late and just can't seem to turn it around. It actually started right after I upgraded to Pokertracker3 from version 2. I don't think that has anything to do with it really, but just can't seem to bust out of it. Perhaps you could have a look through a few tournies and see if there is anything you can point out. I was able to squeak into the money in the last 3, but I am finding on the bubble as of late I think I am missing some spots.

Thanks.

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[Illfavor]

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H 2/3- I don't usually call raises this much with low PPs, but it's less bad bc it's early.

H4- I would prob. fold pflop, even though there are callers before you. Not that bad though.

Not really much happening for you in the late stages. Quite annoyingly, your money steal areas (SB in particularly) were frequently raised so you couldn't steal. Bad luck in the very end, and no real hands in the high blind levels.

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H7- Standard. Well done.

3 handed, when you're down to around 6X BB, I'm probably shoving ATC in the SB. Both stacks have you dominated, and you do not have time to wait for a hand. 72o, 95, I'm shoving.

So be more aggressive. Don't be afraid to shove bad hands, bc they'll be folding a whole bunch, and you'll probably be 33% the rest of the time.

These last two are examples of your good hands not paying off, and you getting into desperation mode and not sucking out. Not really huge leaks or anything, just a crap run of cards.