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Strategy: No-Limit Big Stack Strategy

Short-handed Theory

by MiiWiin

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Introduction

In this article

  • Short-handed Theory
  • Articles to help you improve your game
  • Factors that can influence your play

Your first experiences in poker should be made at the full-ring tables. But once you have spent enough time there, you will reach the point where you are ready for short-handed play (no more than 6 seats at the table).

This article will introduce you to the basics of short-handed play. You will also be given a number of other articles that go into further detail.

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Comments (11)

#1 blondekz, 23 Nov 09 10:53

nice one

#2 Muscamatei, 10 Dec 09 01:29

sh is much more fun, you can make big money if you pay attention to your opponents. It takes great skill and knowledge to be profitable in sh especially in the higher limits, when you will find yourself on constant 3 bet action. The range is larger can include even 57s , 9Ts,o any pairs 22 - AA. D Ont be afraid try sh...you will love it, and d ont forget BRM will save your life and money

Great article! Best learning system I've seen so far

#3 andreimgs, 12 Aug 10 08:20

I play only short handed games. Thanks for this aticle, I will read much more about the subject

#4 AngryJack7, 05 Sep 10 17:27

I play shorthanded games aswell,since Im very agressive at table I like em much more then full ring games...nice article tho!

#5 platar2, 14 Feb 11 13:37

Yes 6max games are more fun but until the variance gets you. Losing AA time after time, flush to full set over set than things start to happen and mr.tilt becomes yours best friend.(i speak for myself) The best thing is to stay calm and to pause a day or two to clear the head.

#6 jeni2384, 01 Apr 11 11:29

we have probably all experienced this at some point......personally i hae followed advice from poker strategy and done quite well in sh games

#7 jeni2384, 01 Apr 11 11:30

thanks poker srategy

#8 Tosh5457, 06 Sep 11 02:28

Bah you can (and should) still play tight on micro-stakes, it doesn't change much from FR as the article suggests.

#9 Huckebein, 06 Sep 11 17:01

Thanks for your feedback guys! You are right, that shorthanded is more fun but more challenging too. :)

#10 churchilland, 04 Nov 11 14:14

can't read beacuase im jsut a silver player, so i guess not a good choice to put this article on NL beginners course..

#11 kemaaar, 16 Dec 11 19:32

eh oui zincou


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Article Contents

    • Introduction
    • More action
    • Before the flop - Your image
    • After the flop - tougher decisions
    • Know your opponent
    • Balancing and deception
    • Variance vs. bankroll management
    • Conclusion

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