KK vs. BB 2$nl

[bhaley66]

Philly, I understand the reasoning for the flop and turn bets (value), I understand that I should have bet more preflop and I understand why. However why such a specific value of 4x? My reason for posting this hand is all about me trying to learn more about bet sizing, and obviously I don't understand very much of it... Is the reason I should have bet so much more because I need to plan on stacking off? Or is it that whenever I have a good hand pre-flop, I need to just think about value incase I am ahead post flop?

I think that the reason I 3 bet so little pre-flop, was that just a few moments before this, on another table, I 3-bet someone pre-flop w/KK, and was 4-bet shoved, I called, and they showed AA.

I know its not an excuse, and that I should not let this affect my play, but as everyone is, I'm working on it...

newfish; I respect many of your posts, but not so much of others. I definitely know what its like hearing stupid questions, however the whole reason I am posting this is for the seemingly stupid questions to be answered, and blunt criticism to be given... So please do not post things in my threads unless they are meaningful.


Respect,
Brandon

[JKDS]

I think that the reason I 3 bet so little pre-flop, was that just a few moments before this, on another table, I 3-bet someone pre-flop w/KK, and was 4-bet shoved, I called, and they showed AA.

If you saw a kid playing jump rope under a ladder, and they bumped their head, you wouldnt tell them to start wearing a helmet when they jump rope. You'd tell them to stop playing under ladders!

Just because something bad happened to you like getting it in with KK vs AA doesnt mean you should stop 3betting. Just try and be more aware of your surroundings and situations so that you will always make the best decisions. Dont restrict yourself to never 3betting like a man ever again just because you bumped your head. Be aware of your situation, then be aware of the most +EV path, then follow that path.