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Poker Psychology and the No Limit Table
No limit Texas Hold'em poker is a game of strategy and careful betting tactics - however due to the ability to put your entire weight behind one hand, it becomes a heavily psychological game. Here are a few types of players you may run into as you play poker.
Tight-passive Texas Hold'em players are players who would usually do great in a limit game, but may not live up to their full potential in a no limit game, as they wouldn't get the most out of their hands. They have several tactics and patterns. One of their basic patterns is to attack at the flop instead of the turn. The often also bet small with a drawing or a medium hand. The appropriate response would be to bet them out of the hand. If you know who you're dealing with, take advantage and push them out of the round. It shouldn't be difficult if they're playing passively - be brave and play the right tactics for this table. Passive players, while safer, should be drawn out of their shell.
Loose passive players on the other hand generally end up being cannon fodder in no limit Texas Hold'em. Their only hope and path to victory lies in players bluffing into them, as they like fighting with the second best hand, not intentionally but it's just how it ends up. Fight them as you would anyone who doesn't play the best hands all the time - use basic tactics and bet high when you have a good hand.
Maniac or crazy loose aggressive players run amuck, especially in online poker tables. They will get their fair share of pots - for the most part, however, they'll walk themselves off a cliff. In a few hands, they'll be gone from the table. Time your tactics and play smart hold'em and you'll get them right where you want them, falling for your pair when they have absolutely nothing.
Strong loose aggressive are the dangerous types. These are the players who know what they're doing. They'll lose a lot of money every now and then, but they'll make it up in the long run. Use very careful strategies and tactics against them or they'll walk away with your money.
Tame those poker players. Make them call or fold. Bet against them, hard and use the tactic of moving them out of their safety zone. Make sure they're in territory they don't like. Texas Hold'em, especially a game with a lot of players, lets them lurk and settle into their groove. Play to your strengths, not theirs. Know how to beat them - there are many of them out there and the proper tactics will lead to a general increase in wins per round.
