I really connect with the consistency. I’m a poker newbie and having that consistency of always looking at my cards the same way, never preloading bets, blankly staring at pot, etc helps free my tiny poker brain to consider what my opponent has and what my next move will be. Great video, Sean!
Thanks, glad you liked it! The routine is really valuable. It’s hard to quantify how much it helps because when it is working, your opponents are getting less info but there’s no immediate feedback loop for how much it’s impacting play.
Useful tips, thanks. Last I raised a bet all in with an overpair on the flop against two guys (SPR about 1.25:1), bettor before me folded, the guy behind tanked. I was feeling confident with KK on a J high unconnected board. Guy behind asked me "do you have Aces?" and I immediately said "no". He called with QQ and I won the runout. When I think about my state of mind, it was exactly as you say. In the moment, to the extent I gave it any thought, it was it wouldn't hurt to remove a hand from my range that he would fold to. But really, there wasn't much thought. In future I'll shut up. Or try to ;-)
@@cardsandcapital I have a problem with my "routine". My hands are often shaky from nervousness early on, or when cutting out bigger bets. I often announce in these situations, so people aren't waiting for my shaky hands to finish cutting out the bet/raise to know the size. (Its a turbo game btw, so there's time pressure.) I feel like good regs are soul reading me from my voice and hands. Any tips would be appreciated
I have several thoughts for you, but here's what comes to mind immediately: -How long have you been playing poker live? I often see this tell amongst newer players that are less comfortable in big spots because they haven't had a lot of reps yet. Over time as you practice breathing slowly, moving slowly and intentionally, the reps and familiarity in big situations will help you to relax and it will feel more normal. -How many buy-ins are included in your bankroll? The smaller the ratio of your current stack of chips on the table to your total bankroll, the more critical each moment is and the more you feel the weight of that particular hand going your way. If this is the case, I would work to add to your bankroll from another source to help it feel less daunting in big spots. Also, try to shift your thinking from how much money is on the table, and start to think in terms of percentages, number of big blinds, and the size of your stack to the pot (SPR=Stack to Pot Ratio). This helps to disconnect your mind from the money that is at stake and lets you think much more about what decision will have the highest value. -How often do you make a big bluff of pot or bigger on the river? A lot of people that I have observed this tell in, don't tend to make big bluffs in big spots very often if at all. This means that the big bets with a shaking hand are basically always an adrenaline rush showing because of a monster hand. As you practice balancing your big bet range out with some bluffs (remember, the bigger the bet, the higher the frequency of bluffs in your range, but never reaching 50% of your range) you can begin to think about making your opponent indifferent to calling or folding. Are you familiar with the concept of polarized vs. condensed ranges? This balancing will cause you to be more of a threat in big spots and will help you to get into your big bet routine more often while allowing you to practice settling your nerves. I have some other things rattling around in my brain, but those are the biggest factors that I would consider first.
I'm new to poker. Not accusing, sincerely curious. Did your first read come from you angling? Since you touched your chips, it elicited a response from the villain. Maybe it's not angling, I just am curious
Never bad to ask if you’re not sure. You are allowed to look for information in your opponents, and reaching for your chips is in no way a problem. You can watch this play out in the coverage of the WSOP the year Qui Nguyen won, you’ll see him do this move a lot.
I really connect with the consistency. I’m a poker newbie and having that consistency of always looking at my cards the same way, never preloading bets, blankly staring at pot, etc helps free my tiny poker brain to consider what my opponent has and what my next move will be. Great video, Sean!
Thanks, glad you liked it! The routine is really valuable. It’s hard to quantify how much it helps because when it is working, your opponents are getting less info but there’s no immediate feedback loop for how much it’s impacting play.
thanks brotha, i learned a lot with this contect, please do more of this, fallowing you mate, take care!!
Glad you found it helpful! Anything in particular that you are looking for on a future video? I'm always looking for audience ideas and input.
I liked this videos, it was awesome
Useful tips, thanks. Last I raised a bet all in with an overpair on the flop against two guys (SPR about 1.25:1), bettor before me folded, the guy behind tanked. I was feeling confident with KK on a J high unconnected board. Guy behind asked me "do you have Aces?" and I immediately said "no". He called with QQ and I won the runout. When I think about my state of mind, it was exactly as you say. In the moment, to the extent I gave it any thought, it was it wouldn't hurt to remove a hand from my range that he would fold to. But really, there wasn't much thought. In future I'll shut up. Or try to ;-)
Glad you found it helpful! I used to talk as well and it was definitely hurting me when I did.
@@cardsandcapital I have a problem with my "routine". My hands are often shaky from nervousness early on, or when cutting out bigger bets. I often announce in these situations, so people aren't waiting for my shaky hands to finish cutting out the bet/raise to know the size. (Its a turbo game btw, so there's time pressure.) I feel like good regs are soul reading me from my voice and hands. Any tips would be appreciated
@@CNCTEMATIC hey, I have thoughts but it’s late. Let’s talk tomorrow. If I forget to get back by tomorrow evening remind me
@@cardsandcapital cool thanks, will do. I'm in Australia, 12 odd hours different ;-)
I have several thoughts for you, but here's what comes to mind immediately:
-How long have you been playing poker live? I often see this tell amongst newer players that are less comfortable in big spots because they haven't had a lot of reps yet. Over time as you practice breathing slowly, moving slowly and intentionally, the reps and familiarity in big situations will help you to relax and it will feel more normal.
-How many buy-ins are included in your bankroll? The smaller the ratio of your current stack of chips on the table to your total bankroll, the more critical each moment is and the more you feel the weight of that particular hand going your way. If this is the case, I would work to add to your bankroll from another source to help it feel less daunting in big spots. Also, try to shift your thinking from how much money is on the table, and start to think in terms of percentages, number of big blinds, and the size of your stack to the pot (SPR=Stack to Pot Ratio). This helps to disconnect your mind from the money that is at stake and lets you think much more about what decision will have the highest value.
-How often do you make a big bluff of pot or bigger on the river? A lot of people that I have observed this tell in, don't tend to make big bluffs in big spots very often if at all. This means that the big bets with a shaking hand are basically always an adrenaline rush showing because of a monster hand. As you practice balancing your big bet range out with some bluffs (remember, the bigger the bet, the higher the frequency of bluffs in your range, but never reaching 50% of your range) you can begin to think about making your opponent indifferent to calling or folding. Are you familiar with the concept of polarized vs. condensed ranges? This balancing will cause you to be more of a threat in big spots and will help you to get into your big bet routine more often while allowing you to practice settling your nerves.
I have some other things rattling around in my brain, but those are the biggest factors that I would consider first.
I'm new to poker. Not accusing, sincerely curious. Did your first read come from you angling? Since you touched your chips, it elicited a response from the villain. Maybe it's not angling, I just am curious
Never bad to ask if you’re not sure. You are allowed to look for information in your opponents, and reaching for your chips is in no way a problem. You can watch this play out in the coverage of the WSOP the year Qui Nguyen won, you’ll see him do this move a lot.
Dope!
thanks