The keys to SS play:
1] Push very hard with AA ->TT (6bb(QQ,JJ,TT)-all-in(KK,AA) whatever the table will call) . If you hit mid pair on the flop then follow with all in - if you're not already there
2] All other moves are blind attacks late at 4bb. eg 2 off button. JT. first OR second in 4bb hope for fold. If you hit top pair then play it out - but keep the pot small - If you don't hit - DONT play it. You are assuming that ONE previous limper has pp. If you lead out after his check and he calls/ re-rerasies you can assume he's hit. so keep things small. Mid pp will often fold to a 4bb/5bb raise from late ( as they should mathematically to a short stack).
I often will put down a 4bb rasie with JJ/TT to a re-raise from a tight player...
This actually means folding hands like AK in early !! But playing AJ four off the button in mid.
SS is ALL about blind attacks.. and getting value for big pairs.. If somone hits the flush and you hit top pair then so what?.. they won't do it often enough to make it pay... If you keep the pot small post flop they won't get anywhare near the implied odds to make a call with Ax suited worth it..
Your not playing for drawing hands to higher hands - you're playing for top pair.... The exception is mid pairs late with multiple callers.. limp in for the set . Fold 22-55
So Big pair you want callers - blind attacks you want folders - but not enough to get excited on the turn and river..
Last edited by xxdemexx; 05-16-2006 at 02:06 AM.
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