This sort of process is demonstrated in the following video.Īt the highest level, the most common approach taken by the elite involves study and memorization.įirstly, flop textures are sorted into groups so they become easier to study. In some cases, reeling off combinations of hands their opponent may have. Typically, what you can expect at the table are players putting opponents' on a range to some degree. Although, a few highly intelligent players have managed to make it work. These are typically old school players and their play generally leaves them labeled by their opposition as fish. Having said that, there's still a significant percentage of poker players that use a more feel-based approach. This is mostly due to GTO solvers becoming more widely used. The concept of bet sizing has certainly evolved significantly in the last few years.
This makes just determining the best approach to take no easy task. There are 1755 distinct flops (see the table below for the full breakdown), then stack sizes and range match-ups to consider. Those who can consistently size correctly can derive a huge edge over the population who are still regularly failing to size correctly.Īlthough the sheer number of possible situations post-flop do make it a difficult art to master without the right method. Bet Sizing is one of the most critical skills in NLH.
