Sky Matsuhashi: 5minute Plugging Leaks

Question 1

“I lose money when I open-raise then call 3bets in unprofitable situations.”

Answer 1

Question: “What is he 3betting with, and is my hand near his 3betting range?”

• Do not call 3bets with sub-par hands vs. unknowns
• look ahead for likely 3bettors, if none then open normally
• if there are likely 3bettors then don’t open-raise hands you will likely fold vs. a 3bet
• if you’re not sure, then plan ahead

Question 2

General Poker Questions (3)

Answer 2

1) What is the most important thought here?
2) Who is my target at this table?
3) Am I in the right mindset to play?

Question 3

Preflop Poker Questions (3)

Answer 3

1) Who is likely to 3bet me and how can I deter them from it?
2) Who open-raises too often, and do they fold to 3bets?
3) How will the remaining players respond?

Question 4

Post-flop Poker Questions (4)

Answer 4

1) How often do they fold/call/bet/raise?
2) What is s/he betting/raising that I can beat?
3) What hands can I get to fold? - when bluffing
4) What hands can give me value? - when value-betting