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Strategy: No-Limit Big Stack Strategy

How to play small pocket pairs and sets

by MiiWiin

Introduction

In this article

Implied odds before the flop
Balancing after you hit a set
How to play unimproved

Pocket pairs are very popular hands to play in NL Hold'em, but they can lead to serious trouble. How should you play before the flop, and how should you react when you hit a set?

How can you extract the most value when you hit three-of-a-kind on the flop? You will find the answer in this article.

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Comments (2)

#1 Koshburger, 22 Jan 10 10:46

#2 abieabria, 05 Mar 11 06:38

some points does not work on microlimits

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Article Contents

Introduction
Which pocket pairs will be discussed?
How do I rank small pocket pairs?
How should you play before the flop?
How should you play after the flop?
Conclusion

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