#1 - i agree with Beavis, you have the best hand. However I don't like my position and my opponents could have anything (a raise does nothing to define their hands), so the only flop I'll like is one with a Jack. An overcard flop sucks since you'll either have to bet and hope noone has it or check fold. a 3 card flop lower than a jack isn't the greatest thing either since it is very possible 1 or more of your opponents could have limped with little cards.

I'm probably calling here, letting the BB in the pot and looking for a set or a ragged flop. i think your horrible position and the fact you will hardly be able to bet out confidently is the deciding factor.

But I also don't neccasarilly disagree with raising either.

#2 this is a tough call. If you're gonna play you have to raise in my opinion (find out where you're at and see if someone with a big hand might try to slowplay the flop thinking you will definetly bet giving you that extra card for your set). I would lean toward folding most of the time myself though.


#3 this is similar to #1, you most likely have the best hand but your position sucks. the competition other than the original raiser is not horrible here so you can expect decent hands.

I think you're in the same boat as situation 1 here, i just call and don't give the aggressive player a chance to make it 4 bets on me.

But again I wouldn't totally disagree with raising.

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