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Old 09-28-2008, 01:44 PM #16 (permalink)  
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Originally Posted by oskar
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Originally Posted by spoonitnow
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During the week I constantly leave tables because it folded to the BB a couple of times at FR.
One solution to some of your issues as a player would probably be resolved by re-reading this statement and figuring out what you can do about it.
Leave the table? Seriously, I'm not sitting there just waiting to steal 6 cent worth of blinds from the button and CO if the opportunity arises. Sure I can loosen up, but that puts me in a terrible spot if I get called. I guess it's exploitable but nowhere near as exploitable as calling stations and maniacs. Frankly I expect a good number of bots being active there. I can't imagine a real person sitting down at 5NL and not playing a hand for 5 orbits.
It's also really bad for FPS. I had a guy to my right a week or so ago who always opened for 20c, and he opened about 5-10% of his hands. I 3-bet him twice and he layed it down. After that I just 3-bet him with any 2 cards and he gave up every single time. It worked out that time, but overall I'd rather just try to play solid poker.
I thought I'd do something nice for you and put in bold each part of your response that I thought was way, way, way off in one way or another.

The general theme that you seem to be missing is that loosening up on the types of tables mentioned is not hard, it's not an insignificant adjustment, and it's not fancy, nor does it put you in a terrible spot if you are called. It simply applies some pressure to the boundaries of your comfort zone, and that's why you automatically have the negative reaction to it.
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Originally Posted by Ripptyde
I only have 2 simple rules when I am coaching a new student.

Rule # 1: don't ask questions

Rule # 2: don't ask questions

I have no interest in discussing strategy with a protege'. Your job is to remain quiet and listen. I have a very systematic approach that I will share with the right candidate and I promise that I will turn you into a force of nature and show you elements of the game of poker that you never knew existed.
 
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