Lessons 6-10
If you’ve visited our pages for
, you know by now that we like to move quickly, and we
don’t want to waste your time. We’re going to keep up with that
tradition in Lessons 6-10. While all of our lessons are geared mainly
toward poker novices, you can pick up some useful info here even if
you’re a poker expert. We strive to touch on all major subjects of
interest during our lessons, since most players tend to be good in one
area and less good in others. A well-rounded poker player is a lethal
weapon! These pages try to help you expand on your skills to make you as
well-rounded as possible. Just click on the links below to get some
useful pointers on important skill sets.
Lesson 6: The Importance of Seat Position
– We can’t stress enough how important seat position is. Poker is a game
in which you should take every opportunity that comes your way. This
lesson will help you maximize your advantages…
Lesson 7: Observing Your Opponents
– We hate to be the ones to tell you, but your poker opponents are up to
no good. They’re planning. They’re plotting. And they want to take you
down. Here are some hints on how to master the art of observation…
Lesson 8: Calling and Raising Before the
Flop – The first in our three lessons on the chronology of a
poker round, follow this link for some useful information on what to do
before the flop…
Lesson 9: Betting or Raising on the Flop
– The flop has come up. The betting has begun. A lot of players freeze
up when the pressure increases. Follow this link to find some info that
will let you breathe easy…
Lesson 10: Betting on the Turn and River
– Congratulations! If you’ve made it to the turn or the river, you must
be doing something right. But there’s a lot of work ahead yet,
especially since the stakes are higher…