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.
Some players love to bluff! Some do it so much that they are indeed horrible at it. It then becomes completely ineffective.
It can be misused and therefore become very ineffective. There are moments of bluff and time not to. This is measured in terms of “bluff value.”
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.
Just be careful not to be too early to bluff. Are you are the type of player who folds your cards within a minute when you know you can not win? If so, then there will be more opportunities for your bluffing then for the next guy.
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, they are not if you can use to your advantage, but you need to know your players. How do you think you look to your opponents? Do they respect you or do you fear during the game?
If so, they are much more likely to retreat to your bluff if you play on the right track. Sometimes, when there is a pair on the board is a good time to bluff, especially if the cards are lower.