Hi! In Heads-Up No-Limit Hold 'em
Many authors recommend reading and re-reading their work to allow their concepts and instructions to take root. In Moshman's case, I think you will need around twenty or more readings. This is not an easy book to read and comprehend. And, remembering and applying the principles will be even more difficult.
So, here are some hints for helping to absorb all that this book has to offer:
- Plan to play in at least fifty heads-up tournaments.
- When each tournament is over, print out a copy of the tournament hand history.
- On the hand history copy, review and annotate every play by you and your opponent.
- Refer to Moshman's examples and instruction to identify your mistakes, and to learn to read an opponent.
- Mark and flag Moshman's book for fast reference. And,
- Keep his book at hand while playing, there are some useful charts included.
Follow this regimen, and you will become a significantly improved heads-up competitor. If you get really stumped, post a question in the twoplustwo heads-up forum.
Here are a few of Moshman's notable tips:
"In heads-up play, the majority of the time neither player has a "good" hand. So the person who bets and raises most aggressively will frequently have an edge when other aspects are equal." Page 14.
"With draws, as opposed to made hands, it is often better to check-raise. That's because if your opponent checks behind, you still benefit from getting a free card which might complete your draw. But with a made hand, such as a pair, you want value immediately, and future cards are more likely to help your opponent than you." Page 38.
"One very powerful play in heads-up poker is raising your button preflop, and then betting the flop if checked to you." Page 51.
"The primary criterion for deciding whether to play a tight-aggressive or loose-aggressive style is your opponent." Page 56.
"A LAG (loose-aggressive) is like a smart maniac. He understands the benefits of the maniac's incessant aggression, but he is capable of folding when clearly beat. This style is generally the most difficult to counter heads-up, and is precisely why you should tend to play this way." Page 71.
Moshman is also the author of Sit 'n Go Strategy, arguably the top sit n go book in print. Both of his books should be required reading in every poker classroom.
You may order Moshman's books from Amazon.com. Where you can be certain of amazingly low prices, oftentimes free shipping, and really fast service.
R. Steve McCollum (rstevemccollum) www.sitngoholdempoker.com
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