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Learn How to Float Without Sinking [Silver+]

Attempting to float can be highly profitable if you play your cards right. We have everything No Limit players need in order to learn how to pull off a successful float against the right opponents.

floating cardsYou're sitting at the table with 7c6c and call a raise in position. Villain tentatively bets a Broadway flop but seems uncomfortable.

Your first instinct is to muck your hand, but wait a minute - maybe there's another option. How about peeling off a card and testing your uncertain opponent on the turn?

In this spot you could try and float, but it's not that easy. Board textures, pre-flop action and perceived ranges need to be looked at closely before we can profitably pull off this advanced play.

We've provided you with articles and videos on floating, as well as some quizzes to test your new found knowledge.

 

Read about floats

Floating- what's that? Strategy articles are the perfect place to get started. Learn all about the concept of floating, the right floating spots and how to adapt your game.

Silver Theory I      Silver Theory II      Silver Exceptional Spots      Silver Failed Floats

 

Watch videos on floats

twicet shows how to adapt standard floats vs. aggressive regulars, as he mixes powerpoint slides for theory input and an analysis of a live game session.

No-Limit $200 Shorthanded Tutorial Video on Floating:   Gold Part 1    Gold Part 2

Take the float quiz

You've read the articles and watched the videos, so now it's time to test your knowledge by taking our quizzes. Good luck and let us know how you did!

Silver Float Spots     Silver Turn Bets Vs. The Danger of Floats
 
Silver Exceptional Spots     Silver Failed Floats