Facing Common Problems

I’ve been taking poker seriously. Almost full time, playing 4 days a week but just some days ago, I have lots of degrading run of losses. I lost my entire poker bankroll which I’ve earned from many months of playing high stakes no limit.

I wonder what went wrong and then analyze things up. That’s when I figured out that there are some things I am bothered of but just ignored them and just continued playing. These things I’ve ignored might be the reason why I have some degrading losses.

The first in line is actually the many players who consistently either flat call preflop raises with AA or KK to eventually trap players particularly those who raise themselves only on a minimal amount preflop to make some bluffs. Maybe these players are the reason why I lost a lot of money. Does running for these players really bad?

The next one is about being me considered as a rock by the entire table. Personally, I don’t like this because I won’t benefit from it. I can’t normally catch a good preflop hand because of being a rock. I also muck hand after hand usually and players notice this easily. In a way, do you understand my frustration?
Then finally, and perhaps the biggest flaw I’ve discovered, is something about going for a draw. Of course I always want to win the pot either on the flop or on the turn when the pot is big enough, but oftentimes things don’t stand in parallel with what I wanted. For many times, I was broke because I placed everything at risk when later on somebody just sitting near me holds a set or two pair, thus leading me to be just sorry for my draw.

I know this is already a long one, considering that I would just like to get some advises on how to effectively play on poker. Thanks for reading by the way. At least now, I’m much better. Finally, I was able to release all the bad beats and bad experiences I’ve gained while on table.

Thanks again!
Andy

Andy!

1. Players that are trapping Aces or Kings are setting themselves up to have their hand outdrawn on at times. This is not an optimum play, but sometimes works. It’s just another way of them mixing up their play. Without knowing more about the specific situations, it is hard for me to comment otherwise.
2. If you are perceived as a rock, then do some things to counteract that image. Play with some varying hands in position. Get caught with a bluff, etc. I am a somewhat tight player, but I like playing a Q-9. There are times where certain flops come with a Q, a nine, or a potential straight with the two that I will bluff at the pot. They figure I’m on Q-9 and fold. Then when I do actually play Q-9 and hit, there are times people will call down with an overpair thinking I’m weak and I’ll have two pair or a straight. Tricks like that will give you a looser image.
3. In regards for going to a draw, if you are getting the proper odds to go after a draw, don’t beat yourself up over it. A draw is not a made hand and will miss a decent percent of the time. When you hit, and you have been playing draws per pot odds, then the wins will make up for the losses long term.

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