NL Advanced Learning Path III: Senior
Senior level is the expert class in the advanced No Limit world. In the two previous paths you've already learned about the basics and been given an introduction to special topics. Below you can find a detailed, topic based overview of lots of articles and columns. They're grouped into specific topics and you can use them to systematically work on leaks in your game. Let's go!
Lesson 1: Bet Types and Bet Sizes
When you make a bet, you're doing it with different aims. You can find out what kind of special bet types there are in the module. We'll also be taking a last look at bet sizes. What do you achieve with overbets, what do you get with blockbets? If you work your way through this module, any questions you have should be answered. In the stages up to now, you've already learned:
Junior:
• 
Bet types - why do you bet?
• Bet sizes - how much do you bet?
• Bet types - the continuation bet
• Quiz: Continuation Bets in Position
Intermediate:
• 
Bet and Raise Sizes (1) - Preflop
• Bet and Raise Sizes (2) - Bet Sizes Postflop
• Bet and Raise Sizes (3) - Raise Sizes Postflop
Senior:
• The Value Bet
• The Protection Bet
• The Bluff Bet
• Calculating a Pot Size Raise
• The Overbet
• 
Blockbets
• Unorthodox Bets and Lines
Lesson 2: The Basics of the Streets
You've already learned about the important basics of the game on individual streets. However, this means taking a special look at short-handed theory as well as advanced open-raising:
Junior:
• Before the Flop - Basics
• On the Flop - Basics
• On the Turn - Theory
• On the River - Theory
Intermediate:
• Before the Flop - When Do You Raise?
• Before the Flop - When There Was a Raise Before
• On the Flop - Aggressive
• On the Flop - Passive
• On the Turn - in Practice
• On the River - in Practice
Senior:
• Short-handed - Theory
• Short-handed Preflop Basics
• Full Ring - Advanced Open Raising
Lesson 3: Advanced Preflop Play
In addition to the knowledge of preflop situations, there are lots of options and alternative lines an advanced player needs to consider in order to be successful. Assessing your opponent's ranges correctly is very important and moves like 4-bet bluffs and squeezes are also part of your repertoire, as are special lines with hands such as QQ or AK.
Junior:
Intermediate:
• Before the Flop - When Do You Raise?
• Before the Flop - When Your Opponent Raises
• Bluffs - Preflop
Senior:
• AK/QQ at Low Limits: Basic Ideas
• AK/QQ at Low Limits: Possible Lines
• AK/QQ at Low Limits: Your Opponents
• AK/QQ at Low Limits: Examples
• Quiz: AK and QQ at the Low Limits
• Squeeze – Thoughts on Squeezing
• Squeeze – Who do You Want to Squeeze Against?
• Squeeze – Squeezing Hands
• Squeeze – Inducing a Squeeze
• 4-Bet Bluffs – Theory I
• 4-Bet Bluffs – Theory II
• 4-Bet Bluffs – Theory III
• 4-Bet Bluffs – out of Position
• 4-Bet Bluffs – in Position
• TAG Ranges – Raising Ranges (soon)
• TAG Ranges – Calling Ranges (soon)
• TAG Ranges – 3-Bet Ranges (soon)
• TAG Ranges – 4-Bet Ranges (soon)
Lesson 4: Advanced Lines on the Flop
Apart from a continuation bet, what else is possible on the flop? Donk bets will be precisely analysed, just like your options on A-high flops.
Junior:
Intermediate:
• On the Flop - Aggressive
• On the Flop - Passive
• Bluffs - Flop
• Donk Bets - Theory I
• Donk Bets - Theory II
• Check Behind for Value
Senior:
• Donk Bets – Confrontations with Donk Bets
• Donk Bets – Tricky Spots
• Quiz: Donk bets (3) - Multiway Spots
• Quiz: Donk bets (4) - Confrontations with Donk Bets
Lesson 5: Advanced Lines on the Turn
The turn - most difficult of all streets. A lot of problems, a lot of question marks. Floats, the 2nd barrel and bets for a free showdown should all be part of your arsenal. Finally, we'll look at the 'scarecard ace'. How does it work on opponents and how can you use it?
Junior:
Intermediate:
• On the Turn - in Practice
• On the River - in Practice
• Bluffs - Turn
• When is a 2nd or 3rd Barrel Worth it?
• Floats - Theory I
• Floats - Theory II
• Bet for Free Showdown - Basics
Senior:
• Floats – Exception Spots
• Floats – Failed Floats
• Quiz: Floats (3) - Exceptional Spots
• Quiz: Floats (4) - Failed Floats
• Bet Turn for Free SD – with Initiative
• Bet Turn for Free SD – without Initiative
• Quiz: Bet Turn for Free Showdown with the Initiative
Lesson 6: River Observations
In this module we'll take another close look at the last street. River value bets are of particular interest here.
Junior:
Intermediate:
• Bluffs - River
• River Value Bets - Basics
Senior:
• River Value Bets: in Position as PFA
• River Value Bets: in Position without Initiative
• River Value Bets: out of Position
• River Value Bets: Exception Spots
• Quiz: River Value Bets (1) - IP vs. tight opponent
• Quiz: River Value Bets (2) - IP vs. Calling Station
Lesson 7: Draws
You've already learned a lot about draws, now we want to delve into the topic a little deeper. After suited connectors and suited gappers, suited aces are the next new addition. We'll also take a look at the game with busted draws on the river.
Junior:
• The Semi-Bluff
• How Do You Play Draws?
Intermediate:
• How do You Play Strong Draws?
• How do You Play Weak Draws?
Senior:
• Suited Gapper – Preflop (soon)
• Suited Gapper – Postflop (soon)
• Suited Aces (1) (soon)
• Suited Aces (2) (soon)
• How do You Play Busted Draws on the River?
• Quiz: Freeplay with 83s
Lesson 8: Your Opponents
In the long-term it won't be enough just to play for hand strength and the board. It will be of particular interest to your opponents! What's special about maniacs, rocks or shortstacks? Why does it make sense to isolate a calling station?
Intermediate
• Opponent Types - Calling Station
• Opponent Types - the TAG Fish
Senior:
• Opponent Types: the Maniac
• Opponent Types: the Rock
• Opponent Types: the Shortstack
• Isolating a Calling Station – Preflop
• Isolating a Calling Station – Flop and Turn
• Isolating a Calling Station – River Value Bets
• Quiz: Playing the Calling Station (1) : Preflop in Position
• Quiz: He's A Maniac...
Lesson 9: Blind Play
As you already know, a direct fight for the blinds requires very special attention. The blinds are what make No Limit Hold'em an interesting game.
Junior:
• Blind Defense - How to Protect Your Blinds
Intermediate:
• Blind Defense with Problem Hands - Introduction (soon)
Senior:
• Blind Defense: Dominated Hands (1) (soon)
• Blind Defense: Dominated Hands (2) (soon)
• Blind Defense: Dominated Hands (3) (soon)
• Blind Defense with Suited Connectors (1) (soon)
• Blind Defense with Suited Connectors (2) (soon)
• Quiz: Blind Defense with Dominated Hands
Lesson 10: Mathematics
In the first path we got the ball rolling, now the time has come to introduce and discuss a number of mathematical concepts. That includes advanced EV and fold equity as well as bluff equity and G-bucks.
Intermediate:
• Mathematical Concepts (1) - EV & Ranges
Senior:
• Mathematical Concepts (2) - Combos & Odds Advanced
• Mathematical Concepts (3) - Fold Equity & EV Advanced
• 
Mathematical Concepts (4) - Bluff Equity & G-Bucks
• A Mathematical Reflection on Draws
• The Nash Equilibrium and Bluffing/Calling Frequencies
Lesson 11: Heads-Up
Heads-up play is much looser and trickier than short-handed or full-ring play. One opponent, a very aggressive game and full of variance: that's the nature of the heads-up beast.
Intermediate:
Senior:
• NL Heads-Up: Preflop
• NL Heads-Up: Flop Play
• NL Heads-Up: Turn and River Play
Lesson 12: Mindset
All good players should think about mindset. You'll get to know a number of perspectives here, about how you can approach the subject at the table as well as away from it. The topics of 'deception', neuropsychology, tilt and mental coaching belong to an extended circle, which is given special attention here.
Junior:
• 30 Beginners Tips (1)
• 30 Beginners Tips (2)
Intermediate:
• Tilt - Introduction
• Self-Management as a Poker Player
Senior:
• Why Do You Still Tilt?
• Principles of Tilt Control
• Breaking Down the Seven Types of Tilt
• The Neuropsychology of Poker (1) - Under the Hood
• The Neuropsychology of Poker (2) - Serotonin and Mood
• The Neuropsychology of Poker (3) - Dopamin
• The Neuropsychology of Poker (4) - Motivation and Learning
• The Neuropsychology of Poker (5) - The Hard Working Student
• The Neuropsychology of Poker (6) - The Role of Money
• Mental Coaching (1) - Introduction
• Mental Coaching (2) - Tilt: a Different Perspective
Lesson 13: Extras
Let's take a look at some of the many interesting topics which haven't found a place yet in the lessons we've looked at, because they're sometimes too specific. In addition to playing with AA, JJ or TT, we'll look at topics such as multi-tabling, table selection, slowplay and interpreting stats.
• Overcards in 3-Bet Pots: Equity
• Overcards in 3-Bet Pots: General Observations
• Overcards in 3-Bet Pots: Plays as PFA
• Overcards in 3-Bet Pots: Plays without Initiative
• Multi-Tabling
• Table Selection
• How Player Notes Improve Your Reads
• How Do You Play Deep-Stacked?
• How Do You Play in an Unraised Pot?
• Stats (1) – Basics
• Stats (2) – Interpretation
• 
Quiz: Aces In Multi-way Pots
• Quiz: Overcards in 3-Bet Pots as the Preflop Aggressor
• Quiz: Overcards in 3-Bet Pots without Initiative
Graduation
You've now worked through the entire path for advanced players. You've read all the articles and columns available and hopefully understood them too! Now it's time to integrate what you've learned in your game at the tables. There are just a couple of more tips to take with you:
1. There are more articles and columns not included in this path. You can find them in the full overview.
2. There will be more articles in the future, which will be added to this path, so don't forget to keep checking. Anyway, it doesn't hurt to refresh your mind and brush up on a topic.
3. Theory isn't just reading, actively participating is incredibly important as well. So don't forget our special hand evaluation and strategy forums.
We hope you continue to love poker and good luck!
In diesem Bereich wird die letzte Street nochmals genau betrachtet. Vor allem die River-Valuebets haben hier besonderes Interesse erfahren.
Auch die Vertiefung des Riverplays im Allgemeinen mit allen möglichen Optionen wird hier vorgenommen.
=> Modul 6
Zum Abschluss dieser Street-Betrachtungen hast du die Möglichkeit, zwei weitere Quiz zu starten:
=> Quiz: River-Valuebets (1): In Position vs tight ( http://de.pokerstrategy.com/quiz/weekly/1595/ )
=> Quiz: River-Valuebets (2) – In Positin vs Calling Station ( http://de.pokerstrategy.com/quiz/weekly/1596/ )