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Things to think about in 1/3 & 2/5 blind structures -6ha

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ArcticKnight

05-01-2005, 12:37 AM Post subject: Things to think about in 1/3 & 2/5 blind structures -6ha

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Hyper had a recent post about the 3/6 (1/3) blind structure. It prompted me to put down a few thoughts about how I approach 6 handed 5/10 and 10/20 differently because of the different weight the SB has compared to the BB.

I don't play any 10H anymore, only 6h 5/10 or 10/20

In 5/10 (with 2/5) blinds, this situation is similar, although the SB represents 40% of the BB, instead of 33% in 1/3.

Here are some of things I watch for in 5/10 (2/5) as opposed to 10/20 (5/10)

1. Have more respect for a SB raise (or raise call ahead of you) when you are in the BB (until proven otherwise).

2. When heads-up pre-flop, raise the SB back from the BB early in the session when you can, if for no other reason then to remind your opponent that having a look will likely cost him $8, not $3. This should cause the SB to both fold to you more or raise you more pre-flop, both of which are Ok by me. One is $ and the other is information.

3. Try and steal more from the Button position (and CO, if the button is tight), as the SB is much more likely to fold in the 2/5 structure, and the BB is less likely to want to call the raise heads-up and UTG. It is amazing how often the SB calling a raise (which is much like a cold-call) will influence the BB to call a raise too, especially if he has a couple of suited cards (i.e. 69s, or J5s, or connected cards). The BB may muck these heads-up, but feel it's worth a look 3-way.

The BB folding to a raise because the SB also did is not related to the blind structure. However, because of the blind structure, the SB does not call raises as often, thus the amount of time the BB is looking at a HU raise pre-flop increases. These things combined can make stealing easier, and more profitable. This is really important in 6H play.

4. Many have noted that having a loose player to your right is a good thing. It does have its downside, though. If the player to your right is too active in the CO, then he is "stealing" alot of your opportunity on the button to "steal" blinds, essentially cutting you out of the picture.

But..., there is always the 3bet, but not every hand that you would steal blinds with is fit for a 3-bet. Alot depends on whether the CO is loose/passive or loose/agressive. It is important that if you are not comfortable playing back at the CO, you are in a bad position. Being iced out of the advantage of the button and blind attacks will drain you down.

Any comments or anything to add would be appreciated

Gone golfing ..see ya in the Fall of 2006
PS. What did the snail on the turtle's back say?
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