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Old 05-13-2008, 05:34 PM
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Default Strategy Article - Playing Small Pairs

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Just posting up links to a new strategy article that may be useful and also for discussion in the forum

When and How to Play Small Pairs in Poker

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Old 05-13-2008, 06:10 PM
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Nice article.
I like to play small pairs, but I only call raises when I have a huge stack. Feels good when you hit and make trips.
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Old 05-14-2008, 09:42 AM
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nice topic
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Old 05-14-2008, 10:13 AM
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Post small pairs

I will play small pocket pairs only from early positions if the price is right. Article was very helpful. Thank you scawnybob. I appreciate any and all help.
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Old 05-14-2008, 11:55 AM
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Old 05-15-2008, 07:52 AM
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playing small pairs is ok but dont call any fair size raises ith them take in to consideration if you flop the set your not automatically (felt) him take his chips every time so it's not really wort it to call a raise limp in if you can
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Old 05-15-2008, 07:43 PM
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always play small pairs if the price is right or you can limp in. be weary however of flush n straight draw possibilities of course but you have to see the flop if possible. when you hit..control the excitement and focus on how it should be played. when you miss..ehh who gives a shit throw it away and watch the donks play.
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Old 05-15-2008, 08:41 PM
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depending on my stack i like to limp with smll pair hopein to make trips
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Old 05-15-2008, 09:58 PM
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Im a fan of limping and catching trips. If there's a substantial raise behind me, I tend to fold small pairs. Unless, of course, I have a humongous stack.
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Old 05-17-2008, 10:30 PM
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Nice article. A lot of players don't understnd the skill it takes to play these hands. Often times, they are overplayed and cost people a lot of their chips. It definately helps to play small pairs with skill and caution.
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