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Written by SwingSwingSwing
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Monday, 27 September 2010 15:29 |
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It would be an understatement to say that things have improved since my last post. Then, my ROI at the $1 and $2 heads up SNGs at Full Tilt Poker was -8%. And just looking at the $1s, my ROI was a shocking -11.2%.
But now, I'm back in profit at the $1s, still slightly negative at the $2s. My ROI since 9th September is 16.4% after 112 games with an ITM percentage of 64.3%. Much, much better.
So what's changed?
1. Lesson
I've had one lesson with Brokerstar. Even though that one lesson only covered the loose passive/calling station opponent, it's opened my eyes and got me thinking a whole lot more about my opponents, their tendencies and how to adapt to them. Even simple things like situations where you can get a bit of value with bottom pair when out of position has really improved my play.
2. Patience
Looking back over some earlier games it was clear I was trying to force the action when it just wasn't required. I'm not playing turbos, I'm playing regular speeds. There is plenty of time. Even when your opponent has a 2-1 chip lead, there is still time to get a big hand and/or for your opponent to make a mistake. Be patient.
3. Thinking
One leak I've found is that I'm not taking the time to think when suddenly faced with a large bet or raise - particularily on the river. For most opponents it's not going to be bluff, it's going to be a big hand. Like when your opponent has check-called your bets on the flop and turn and throws out a pot sized bet on the river when a possible gutshot has filled. Your top pair is probably not good here so fold it. Far too often, a quick "I've-got-top-pair-fuck-it" thought flits through my mind and I press the call button. I don't think. I don't go "Oh-oh, that doesn't look right" and reflect on the way the hand played out. Nope, it's "I've-got-top-pair-fuck-it" and I call. And usually lose a big chunk of my stack.
I've still got some work to do on the "Thinking". There were a couple of matches last night where I fell back into the immediate-call habit. But I'm improving.
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