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Seems like most people are constantly talking about pre-flop system, so I would like to speak a bit about how I bet on immediately after the flop. Possibly I can support others, or possibly they have advice to improve my play.

I imagine that 2 of the most crucial plays after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. That’s because these are the plays you make once you havent hit a hand except you have a excellent drawing hand. Its easy to play a hand once you flop a monster. Except I believe that these two are the best methods to play a drawing. Each one is played depending on you challenger(s) and your postion. So here’s how I play it, so tell me what you think.

Early Location – Tight Competitors:

A semi-bluff works fairly nicely in this position. Come out betting and if a tight player didn’t hit a hand he’ll most likely lay down, and if he’s unsure you may receive a call. But watch out, if that tight gambler comes back more than the top it may well be time to get away.

Early Placement – Loose Opponents

It is were I like to do a defensive wager. Choose how numerous chips you might be willing to risk on your draw and bet. That is usually a much smaller bet than normal. It has been my encounter that the loose player will usually just call a wager instead of re-raise. On the other hand, in the event you check to them, theyre more likely to throw in much more chips than your willing to pay.

Late Placement – Tight Competitors

That is the best time to accomplish a semi-bluff, specially if most of the table checks. If that is the case you’ll probaly pick up the pot now. If a gambler before has wager, you might have to make a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he’ll most likely go away since he was attempting to steal the pot. When you believe he does, well then it’s time to compute your odds, and make a decision if the pot odds are worth the call.

Late Location – Loose Opponents

This one is often a bit challenging, because it’s more difficult to put a loose gambler on a hand. And if your in late position against loose gambler, chances are they’ve already wager. This can be were I usually make a decision to take a chance and appear back over the top of them and pray they don’t call, and if they do, well then its time to gamble. Chances are though even a loose player will go away in case you arrive back strong enough.

Keep in mind though that these are moves I only make right after the flop comes and I have a decent drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Possibly four to the flush or the open ended straight, for example.