This article gives you some key free online poker tips that I have found build winning foundations. You will learn about how players have different play styles and how you can combat each type and then go on to you position at the poker table and how you play each position.
Types of Players
The Calling Station.
The Call Station is happy to see the flop but will not raise or best, only call until the river comes, hence the name. You can extract money on this player as long as you play your normal game but be careful not too bluff at this player because it won’t work. Another name for the calling station is Loose-Passive.
Rocks.
The rock is a simple, careful player who does not want to play any more hands than necessary and so only plays strong hands.
This player can easily be bluffed. This players favorite action is folding or calling if he has a premium hand. If your bluff is called then respect him because he isn’t lying about it. The risk is also known as Tight-Passive.
Maniacs.
These players are the ones who bet and raise all the time and love to bluff a lot. They will often go all in pre-flop without hesitation. The maniac is to be found on many free poker online and micro stakes sites. Only call these players if you have the best hand. Don’t bluff them as they’ll counter you right back with no hesitation. Maniacs are also called as Loose-Aggressive.
The Solid Player.
These players are sometimes be called the professional players. They understand poker inside out and know a lot of tactics for all occasions and will be trying as hard as you to identify your play style. They know when to fold and when to go all in if sense a bluff. They don’t think poker is about luck, they understand how probability and poker work and make their own luck. The Solid player is also called a Tight-Aggressive.
Position
Position is really the key to getting the most of poker. If you don’t know how to play by position then you’re playing poker blindly. An QK might look good to call however its really not that good if you are the first to act and the other players are waiting for your action.
Early Position.
This position refers to the first player to act before the flop. This position follows the blinds.
There 2 early positions in a table of 10 players. In this position you are at a great disadvantage to other players due to lack of information on the table. It is best to be tight in this position and raise with only good hands such as AA, KK, QQ, AK and fold anything else. Why? Since you lack information on the other players and calling a lot of hands would risk you putting all your chips in to the pot. Always raise.
Middle Position.
There are 3 middle positions in a 10 player table. In middle position you will have a little understanding on the other players.
It is best to play at least semi loose but still be mindful as there are still other players waiting in line. Hands that can be played in this position are 88 to AA and suited connector cards like 89 diamonds. Make sure you know when you are beat at the flop and fold your hand. Re-raise only if you believe you have the best hand.
Late Position.
Usually this position is considered the most advantageous. Why? Since you have maximum information on the other players. You can play many cards in this position if the pot hasn’t been raised.
Call with unsuited or suited connectors, suited cards, small pairs like 22, 33, 44 and practically any card provided that you know what the other players are like. This is when bluffs are likely to be successful.
For a great free poker lesson on playable cards and position see the D M Vadnais series, “Building Your Bankroll” also on NoPayPOKER, it’s brilliant.
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