Why should a poker player defend their big blind?

J

Julio88

Guest
There are several reasons why a poker player should defend their big blind more often:

To reduce their overall losses: Since the big blind is a forced bet, failing to defend it can result in frequent losses, which can add up over time.

To maintain their table image: Consistently folding their big blind can make a player appear weak or tight, which can lead to opponents frequently raising in this position.

To prevent opponents from stealing the blinds: If a player does not defend their big blind, their opponents may frequently raise in this position with weaker hands to steal their chips. Defending the big blind can prevent this.

To exploit their opponents' tendencies: If a player notices that their opponents are frequently raising from certain positions, they can use this information to defend their big blind more often and potentially exploit this aggressive behavior.
 
When a player defends their large blind, the preflop raiser is put under pressure since they are forced to continue betting after the flop in order to win the pot or they frequently have to give up the pot due to the big blind defender's aggressiveness.
 
Back
Top