Playing the bluff is the ultimate magic in the hold em poker. The ability to be cunning is a major element of playing poker. Think for a minute, why would one bluff his opponents?
The reason could only be to make your opponents think that you are holding something better than what you really have. The problem is that in order for them to believe this you have to be convincing. Way too many players love to bluff so much that they are actually horrible at it.
It can be misused and therefore very ineffective. There are times to bluff and times not to. There is a thing called “bluff value.”
Bluff value means that there is no sense in bluffing if you aren’t using it as an effective tool in the very perfect situation. There are times and reasons to bluff. The best times to bluff are when there are only a couple of people playing and others have folded.
This means there is no sense in bluffing if you do not use it as an effective tool. Use it primarily when the situation is very perfect. If you use it in excess no one will take you seriously.
These are the easiest targets. These are the players that fold easily. Just be careful not to bluff too early.
Are you the type of player that throws in your cards the minute you know you can’t win? If so, then there will be more bluffing opportunities for you then for the next guy. This will make your opponents see that you stayed in.
Be careful not to be too early to bluff. If you are the type of player who folds your cards within a minute when you know you can not win then there will be more opportunities for your bluffing then for the next guy. It is all about precision timing.
Let’s say that you bet pre flop and you miss! Maybe you don’t match up a darn thing! Your opponents haven’t got a clue about this.
No, if they not then you can use it to your advantage, but you need to know your players. How do you look to your opponents? Do they respect you or do you fear during the game?
If so, they are much more likely to respect your bluff if you play on the right track. Sometimes, when there is a pair on the board is a good time to bluff. This is especially true if the cards are lower.
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