Got top pair with a decent kicker? You might want to hold off on charging in with your guns blazing. David Williams explains how controlling the size of the pot can help you avoid some nasty decisions on later streets.
Trends in poker strategies have changed much faster since the world of online poker became more popular: Smooth calling with A-A pre-flop vs. reraising; fast-playing your flopped set rather than slow-playing; being more aggressive with a flush or straight draw, etc.
With the ultra aggressive style of many of today's online and live tournament poker players, it is often said that you should try your best to protect your hand. However, while this statement is true, you must also consider spots where raising to push people out might cause you to lose control of the pot size. Losing control of the pot could often be a far greater mistake than missing a bet with a hand you think is best.
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- Bodog Beat 
05-14-2008, 05:53 PM
Poker Pro Advice on Controlling the Pot 
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