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position
i cant get my head round the position advantage.
can u explain please
Richard
can u explain please
Richard
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Position means most in marginal situations. No matter where you are sat, you will probably raise with KK or fold 23, (though sometimes folding KK and moving all-in with 23 is the right play!)
But what about 77?
If you're first to act, do you call, raise or fold? All of them could be valid plays. But what if you call or raise and there are a couple of all-ins by other people - when it comes back round to you, you've got to fold but have lost the money you have put in the pot. So should you fold when the action is first on you? 77, though marginal, is a way above average hand: it would be a pity to just chuck it.
Now what if you have 77 and are on the button (in the dealer seat)?
If there are a couple of all-ins, you quietly fold and save yourself some cash. If everyone folds round to you, then this is a good time to put in a raise to steal the blinds. If someone calls, that's OK - you've still got a playable hand.
See how much easier it is to play the hand in the last scenario? The less tricky decisions you have, the easier the game is.
So if you're first to act, generally only raise with a hand that can stand a re-raise. If you're last to act, you can raise with any old garbage.
BigBluster's reply sums it up nicely.
It's a HUGE advantage to see what everyone else does before you have to act.
Plus, when, as often, everyone checks the Flop, you can try pinching the Pot.
It is the very first question you should ask yourself after seeing your hole cards - "what position am I?".
What is playable in late Position very often is unplayable in early Position. More so in 10 Seater Tables than 6 seaters, but always important.
On the Buttton, you can Raise or limp with ANY TWO, though don't do it every orbit, or they'll suss what you are up to.
It is THE most important thing with marginal holdings.
Position above ALL ELSE.
I have also read that sometimes the reverse is true, after the flop it good to act first depending on
the texture of the flop. on average you miss the flop 60% of the time. (90% for me as above average)
If they have missed you can take it down, but you must ask the question first using you chips.
Gary
This scenario aside. Of the elements to consider (cards, opponents, stack, position, etc) I would say that position is as important as any, and more important even than cards.