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Mike_25
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Several techniques can quicken your draw in poker's throes of decision. First, simplify situations into binaries: call/fold, raise/call, all-in/fold. Nuance has no place here. Second, calculate pot odds and outs rapidly by constant practice. Make these calculations automatic through repetition.
Third, develop an unemotional view of the action. Personal affinity for cards or players must not cloud judgment. See moves as either mathematically sound or foolish. Fourth, know your position and opponents. Anticipate their likely actions and have responsive options ready. Experience is the best teacher, but study masterful players as well.
Finally, when action turns to you, refrain from gathering more information. You have what you need already or the game would not have reached your seat at the table. Summon your courage, believe in your reads, and commit to a choice. Second-guessing will only slow your hand and weaken your standing. A player prone to long deliberations will soon have an empty seat. Speed, decisiveness and confidence are the holy trinity of this pursuit. Heed them and victory shall be yours.
Third, develop an unemotional view of the action. Personal affinity for cards or players must not cloud judgment. See moves as either mathematically sound or foolish. Fourth, know your position and opponents. Anticipate their likely actions and have responsive options ready. Experience is the best teacher, but study masterful players as well.
Finally, when action turns to you, refrain from gathering more information. You have what you need already or the game would not have reached your seat at the table. Summon your courage, believe in your reads, and commit to a choice. Second-guessing will only slow your hand and weaken your standing. A player prone to long deliberations will soon have an empty seat. Speed, decisiveness and confidence are the holy trinity of this pursuit. Heed them and victory shall be yours.