So maybe next time I should expand on what I mean by my posts. My post basically added nothing to the discussion, so I will take this time out to explain exactly what I meant.

The idea of Shania is a common idea to midstakes+ players. However, to new players, this is probably a new way of thinking. I believe Shania may be something that, if touched upon, would be smarter to simply study rather than practice (again, at the microstakes).

Most villains at the microstakes do not know what ranges are, take note of ranges, or adjust to these ranges. To suggest microstake grinders should add hands to their UTG range for Shania is simply hindering their growth. Suited connectors are difficult hands for microstakes players to play in general, never mind OOP. Hands like TP second kicker (a common occurence with AQ ldo) may also prove to be big losers OOP for microstake players.

Shania is important obviously. 5NLers must learn what it means and how it is applied. However, to practice applying it at the microstakes will only hinder their growth and discourage them.

FWIW: It's been said but I don't think AQ is the kind of hand to be used for Shania anyway. I agree with Surviva in saying a suited connector-type hand is better suited for Shania. As Spenda said, AQ is already assumed to be in an UTG range.

Quote Originally Posted by littleogre
wait a minute what stakes does op play ?
OP plays in midstakes. He is simply asking a question to spawn discussion and have players in the microstakes see how poker players may think/answer a question.