Calling with Small and Middle Pairs can Double Your Stack

If you play the game like a winner then you don’t always instantly fold your hand. By not instantly folding I am referring to those small and middle pairs when there are over cards on the board. True, if someone bets out strong you are going to want to get out of the way. However, for those that like to minimum bet their way through a hand, particularly with big pairs, this is prime time to pick them off.

Why?

Because they won’t fold their [K][K] or [A][A] when you bet back at them after hitting your set. The idea of staying in the pot when the price is cheap is simple, you want  to hit your card on the Turn. If you do then that set is very likely to be the best hand and it may even lead to a double up against a big premium hand. In most situations I prefer to call when I am in position and there is a normal sized or small raise. I realize that I am going to miss the flop 72 percent and most of the time that I do hit my set I am going to win the pot. Again, the idea is to give yourself more than one chance to win the pot.

If you miss the Turn and there is another small bet with no scare cards on the board take another shot at it. You are priced in anyway and it just makes sense. You would be surprised how many times you either have the best hand or hit your card.

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