Texas Holdem Poker Training

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The value of position in poker, especially in Texas Hold’em is huge.

Having position on someone means that you act after them.

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You have probably heard terms like Early Position, Middle Position, Button, Under-the-gun (UTG) etc.
Early Position means that you are sitting close to the blinds and will act early in the hand, especially preflop, when the blinds are acting last.

The benefit with having position on someone is that they will act before you, so when it is your turn you will have gained information. And information is money in poker.

Preflop

If you are first to act at a Full Ring table you will have 8 or 9 people to act after you. It is natural that you need a very strong hand to be able to open the pot. To understand this fully let’s imagine you open the top-10 % best hands. If you do that it is more than 50 % likely that one of the following players will have a better hand, if you open with the worst hand in your range (1 – 0,1 to the power of 8 => 60 % chance). In other words, if you open with a 10 % range UTG at a Full Ring table you are not a favorite to have the best hand. Furthermore, it is also likely that someone with a stronger hand will get involved AND have position on you throughout the hand.

On the other hand, if you are on the Button and open with a 30 % range there will only be two players left to act and the chance that you have the best hand is almost 50 % (1 – 0,7*0,7). AND you know you will have position throughout the hand.

These are the reasons why poker players play very few hands from Early positions and a lot more from Late position (not as extreme when the game is shorthanded).

Think about this the next time you consider opening a decent, but not great hand UTG in a Full Ring game next time. Even if you believe you have a skill advantage over your opponents (make sure you have enough games at the level under your belt to be sure of this) you might well be playing a hand with a card disadvantage and a positional disadvantage. Have a clear reason for playing the hand if you do, for example that table is folding much too often, or for deception (occasionally) or since you are much stronger than the opponents. Otherwise fold!

An example of the value of position preflop is you hold a fairly strong hand in late position. A TAG (Tight-Agressive) UTG open raises and a TAG Middle Position reraises significantly. Now you can throw away a pair of 8’s in late position without having invested a single bet. On the other hand, if you had been UTG you would have open raised with this hand – without any information about how your opponents like their hands.

Postflop

The difference between acting before or after you opponent can often mean as much as saving a bet when you have the worst hand and winning an extra bet when you have the better hand. This may not sound like much, but it is. Sometimes the last bet is on the river, in a big pot.

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You will be assigned a personal poker coach who will spend time with you, watch how you play, assess any leaks and recommend ways to improve your game.All the key areas will be analysed so we make you the best player you can be!

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Bankroll Management

We will coach you in how to manage your bankroll properly, ensuring you stay in the game and are playing the right stakes.

Position

You will receive poker coaching in position, understanding the value of playing in position as much as possible. All your queries about the different positions will be answered with a listening ear.

Software

Unfamiliar with poker software? Don’t worry, we will provide all the information you need, ensuring you maximise your edge.

Bet Sizing

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One of the most important part of poker is to properly size your bets. Ever wondered if your enforcing errors or getting max value? This is where our poker coaching will help you earn more money. We will coach you how to control pots, get value, force mistakes and get the results you want from accurate bet sizing.

Pot Odds

You can’t escape the fact that cash games and poker in general revolves around probability and maths. Don’t worry! We will provide all the necessary information to help you. You will know intuitively whether you have the right odds to make a turn call, whether it’s correct to call a c bet and much more. We will help you calculate pot odds so you are using it every session.

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Poker is more than just the cards you hold. This is especially true for cash games where you are often playing similar players. We will help you hone the table image you desire, help you take advantage of your table image and help you be more aware of your opponent’s table image. By collating the information and incorporating this into your game, you will be much better placed to make correct decisions and earn more money.

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One of the biggest flaws in players who lose at cash games is there inability to stop. Their propensity to tilt and being mentally weak. We will do everything possible to help you become mentally strong. You will be able to cope with downswings, bad runs and protect you from yourself. You will be coached in the importance of playing when you’re mentally prepared, not playing for the sake of it. This can only help to increase your winnings in the long run.

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