Pool Tendencies For Mid & Low-Stakes Live PLO Flashcards
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What does the pool do when pots are big?
The pool underfolds. So we must underbluffs and bet thin for value.
This indicates a tendency to be cautious and conservative when facing larger bets.
How does the pool play postflop?
The pool overvalues hands and calls down too often. So we must value bet and fast play strong hands, bet thin for value, adjust bet sizings, and bluff less.
This suggests a lack of aggression and a tendency to overcommit to weaker hands.
Adaptation vs pool who underbluffs and misses thin value bets.
Bet thin for value yourself and overfold versus aggression.
This emphasizes the importance of recognizing opportunities for value betting.
What is the biggest river leak in the pool?
They often have it when betting big on the river. Overfold against big river aggression.
This indicates a tendency to believe opponents are strong when they make large bets.
What is the overall summary for exploiting the pool?
Bet thin for value yourself, overfold against aggression, and always monitor players and table dynamics.
This strategy focuses on adjusting to the tendencies of opponents.
What is the pool’s preflop leak?
The pool plays too many hands. Adjust your preflop range, be cautious in multiway scenarios, be aware of position, and stay patient and selective.
This suggests a lack of discipline in hand selection.
How does the pool handle 3-bets and 4-bets?
The pool does not 3-bet or 4-bet enough. Use positional advantage, increase your 3-betting, and overfold versus 4-bets if they are rare.
This highlights the importance of aggression in the preflop phase.
What is the pool’s tendency with c-bets out of position?
The pool over-c-bets the flop OOP. Attack their checks and float more often against their c-bets.
This indicates a predictable betting pattern that can be exploited.
How does the pool approach small pots?
The pool does not fight for small pots. Be aware of villain behavior and raise c-bets on dry and paired boards, especially in heads-up and small pot situations.
This suggests a lack of initiative in less significant pots.
