Image from Pexels<\/center><\/p>\nYou\u2019re not forcing your opponents off marginal hands often enough<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Another reliable sign that you must play more aggressively is if your opponents frequently have marginal hands that they successfully see through to the showdown. <\/p>\n
By increasing aggression, particularly pre-flop, you can put more pressure on your opponents and create a situation in which they are more likely to fold losses instead of backing into a winner after the flop.<\/p>\n
It will also allow you to control multiple pots as the aggressor and generate value for your substantial holdings. So if you end up seeing too many showdowns where your opponent has weak holdings, then it might be time for a style adjustment and start aggressively taking back those pots.<\/p>\n
You’re not playing enough “semi-bluffs”<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Knowing when to employ strategic semi-bluffs in a game of poker is essential in playing competitively. If you’re finding that your opponents are only reacting to specific hands, this could signify that you need to take more risks in the game and play more aggressively.<\/p>\n
Semi-bluffing involves betting on the chance that you will have a strong hand after the draw, even when you don’t have one yet. While somewhat risky, this strategy can pay off if executed well by generating folds from opponents and adding value to weaker hands.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
By playing more aggressively, you’ll be able to take advantage of your opponent’s weaknesses and make them think twice before calling with marginal hands. It will put you in a better position to dominate the table and come out on top more often. So, it may be time to start playing more aggressively if you want to win more poker games.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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