Small Pocket Pairs


Small pairs (22-88), generally are dangerous cards to play. There's just too many ways get out-drawn with them. There are however, several instances when they can make you money. 1) Early in your poker session. Playing a small pair (and having reason to expose them) can establish you as being a player that plays anything. This can add a degree of uncertainty in your opponents minds during later hands. 2) On a full table, (9or10 players)., with many callers. Play small pairs on the button, or small blind, occasionally if the pot hasn't been raised before it gets to you. Keep in mind you'll probably have to flop a set or open-ended straight draw to have a realistic chance of winning the pot. 3) Tournament (short handed). Towards the end of a tournament, when there are only 2 or 3 players, obviously a pair of fives is relatively more valuable than in a normal game. Plus you can't always afford to wait for a better hand. 4) No-Limit, or Pot-Limit, (Money Games and Tournaments). If you can flop a set in No-Limit or Pot-Limit, you can play it to the hilt. There will be fewer players staying around to outdraw you on the river.

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