OP: Learn to beat the little game first

Well, this little experiment with dropping back down feels like a massive abortion so far........I dropped down to 2NL with $339 in my BR just to practice some of the very, very basics.........and in just over 2K hands I'm down 4 BI's, and I don't feel as though I've played worse, particularly, but jeez.........I'm getting in good against flush and straight draw magnets who are hitting EVERYTHING, when I have QQ they have KK, when I have AA they have 99 (don't worry, that 9's coming on the turn!!), when I make a set they fold to a small bet, etc.

I've never been this lost at a poker table. Ever. I'm sitting at $331 which I realize is a far cry from panic mode, but I can't figure out for the life of me what the problem is. Not even sure at this point if "playing through the rough patch" would make things better or worse.

One thing is for sure, I've not learned to beat the little game first, nor do I have the composure for bigger games at the moment.

Considering that a few days ago I peaked out at $365 and I've gotten $15 in Bonus since then, I've actually dropped something like $45 at 5NL & 2NL...........this is not good at all.

Originally Posted by redmanstl

Well, this little experiment with dropping back down feels like a massive abortion so far........I dropped down to 2NL with $339 in my BR just to practice some of the very, very basics.........and in just over 2K hands I'm down 4 BI's, and I don't feel as though I've played worse, particularly, but jeez.........I'm getting in good against flush and straight draw magnets who are hitting EVERYTHING, when I have QQ they have KK, when I have AA they have 99 (don't worry, that 9's coming on the turn!!), when I make a set they fold to a small bet, etc.

I've never been this lost at a poker table. Ever. I'm sitting at $331 which I realize is a far cry from panic mode, but I can't figure out for the life of me what the problem is. Not even sure at this point if "playing through the rough patch" would make things better or worse.

One thing is for sure, I've not learned to beat the little game first, nor do I have the composure for bigger games at the moment.

this post says that you're running bad. if that is the case, you have to fight through it.

If you are playing bad too, that is another story. I hope you have been posting hands and trying to actively figure it out.

GL

Only the upper echelon of grinders can brush away a downswing like a fly. It's obvious you're letting it effect you negatively. But don't feel bad about it... happens to everyone. I used to deal with it by tilting. Now I mostly question my game - am I doing this right or doing that right. reviewing your hands does wonders. If you're playing hands well, there's really nothing to get frustrated about because the money WILL come if you continue to play your A-game. And as much as downswings suck, heaters are so much better. I was down 3 BI last night within the first 5 minutes or so. After about an hour of b/e poker I started picking up hands and getting in good spots with the fish to my right. In about 10 minutes I was back up 5+ BIs.

Yeah, I know... CSB.

Current BR sits @ $366 and change, did well in a few SNGs whilst taking a break from the cash grind...........

But poker may be on the back burner for a bit as my son was just diagnosed with congenital glaucoma. Not sure what all it will mean for us yet, but his early prognosis is very good - - awesome pediatric doctors FTW!!!!

If you are inclined to pray about anything, please pray for him and us as he goes to surgery on Monday. Thanks, and run great!!!!