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 Originally Posted by DanAronG
What you're saying is true, but this isn't always a bad thing as it gives villain the opportunity to bluff. eg: if you call a bet on an A hi flop with KK, it is sometimes ok and often far better than betting, because worse hands than yours can bet as a bluff, but only better can call if you bet.
Everyone seems to think that its always a matter of "folding out worse and only better will call." It is not that simple. OP is worried that he is folding the best hand too often in playing this way and he is probably right. A lot of times (mostly when you are OOP) there will be merit in just betting to take down the pot especially against players who play straightforwardly. (example: players who will check back 66 on an A high flop anyway. You are just giving him free peels by not betting and hes not putting money in unless he gets there)
If WE are playing straight forward ABC poker what we do not want is for people to always be able to identify when we have a weak range and start firing off. If you feel that certain players are prone to doing this, then you need to mix up your play. A simple thing you can do is start check calling or check raising with hands you would normally bet for value.
Basically what it comes down to is getting more comfortable with your post flop skills.
OP- you have to understand that there will not be a clear cut "best play" in a lot of situations that you encounter during play. Everyone gets into these situations and sometimes they can be very frustrating to navigate through. Instead of asking "what to do" you need to be asking about what to CONSIDER, so that YOU can figure out what works for YOU and YOUR game.
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