Originally Posted by JKDS

I figure since i play with the same guys every week, and will continue for another 2 years or so, know generally what kind of player they are would be very helpful (o rly?). For the next two times I play, im going to record their limps and calls as well as their raises for the amount of hands we play as well as any player's c-bet%. The problem is i dont know what numbers would indicate what style of play.

If i get something like 50/2, this would be a station right?
10/100 maniac?
What numbers would indicate the guy played super tight or sorta tight compared to the aggressive guys?

And, how often should i be reraising someone who c-bets 100% of the time?

Thanks

Originally Posted by JKDS

whats that third number in say
30/4/0-station/loose passive
?

Otherwise that was very helpful

Originally Posted by Unibomber14

The numbers that you are discussing, while useful, are geared more toward multitabling online than a live game. If you are planning on studying the players in your home game your focus should be more on:

1)Are they positionally aware? If they are not, then there is really not a whole lot that you have to worry about. Position is the first thing that a good player learns. If they don't know this, then they probably don't know anything.

2)What do they play preflop? This can be determined through how many hands they get in, how many they raise, how many they limp, and what they call a raise with. This is also an important factor in whether or not you should cbet the flop often.

3)How do they play post flop? Do they like to check it down, or are they aggressive on the later streets? Are they folding to your cbets, or playing back at you?

4)What level of thinking are they on? Most bad players think on level 0, or just on their cards. Some players instinctively think on the opponents cards (very rare). It is your job to stay one step ahead.

5) Most importantly, what will they stack off with. In a generally weak game, this is extremely important to know. If they stack off with TPnoK, then you should be willing to stack off TPTK against them. In a cash game, value bet that same hand, and suck the stack out from under them.

All of these points have to do with putting people on ranges, and playing your best all around game. Couple these with basic knowledge of pot odds, implied odds, and EV, and you will be the shark of your game.

Originally Posted by swiggidy

Read HOH 1 & 2
Understand push/fold (no one else will)