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I followed this exactly, just finished 2nd out of 212 people first try!

Great preflop back to basics video ! Here's an explanation for the 6:30 «mysterious triangle» where 22 beats AKo; AKo beats JTs but JTs beats 22... why ? It's because AKo and JTs will usually get an overpair to beat 22. When you start with 2 offsuited cards, you'll make you hand around 48,7% of the time. Because it's a little bit under 50%, 22 is ahead with a made hand preflop. So why JTs is stronger against the ducks than AKo ? JTs has a lot more potential with the flush as it is suited but also powerful for a straight with cards from 7 to A that can help compared to AK that only has 3 cards available to make its straight. Let's now take a look at AJo and JTs, in this scenario, AKo will generally win with high card only. JTs has to fight harder to win this hand because getting top pait is a lot easier than getting a straight or a flush.

I really enjoyed this video. I feel like it instantly helped me tighten up my game all around. Thanks a million

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Brilliant! Well-named too as the funadamentals of things are often not simple and nor are they easy to do well. It's lucky that so many poker plays can't be bothered to use this content as it's amazing. Ty

My results definitely improved a lot when I learned that A-low offsuit has VERY limited playability. I only play them now in two situations: 1) Very good preflop odds (in the blinds, no big raisers), looking to pair both cards or hit a set with my low card. 2) Looking to exploit a weak player when I can isolate them and have a solid live read on their range. Otherwise, they are generally negative-value hole cards, usually dominated in any pot worth fighting over, resulting in big losses and small wins.

@keithmarlowe5569

Жыл бұрын

I refer to that as the bad girlfriend hand. The ace looks good but it's deceiving, and usually leaves you broke.

@iceburg018

Жыл бұрын

Very accurate I think all beginner and newer players play A-low way often and too aggressive. Great comment. And side note it would be called trips if you hit your low card. Sets are only made with a pocket pair.

@almarti932

Жыл бұрын

@@keithmarlowe5569 well put ...both scenarios are of low value! ..lol

@GokuTheSuperSaiyan1

Жыл бұрын

I disagree. A-x is still ahead of KQ, J-T, QJ. People sometimes play hands which look pretty, caring a lot about whether they're suited, instead of just brute forcing with high cards. J-T suited looks pretty but there are times when A-X is better, though one must still exercise caution with a low kicker. All I'm saying is that too often people don't think for themselves and don't have their own opinions when it comes to these things

I went through the post flop modules today, taking a lot of notes. I'm now playing against bots, using the notes to guide me through each hand. I wish I had done this with The Theory ages ago. Great stuff, Jonathan.

@paulchild4055

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for this info. What bot programs are you using as I’d like to try this too! Thank you in advance

This is actually gold.

Something to consider about hand strength is that these scenarios only hold up when all the betting is over pre-flop. Yes, 22 is a 52/48 favorite over AK; but ONLY when all in pre-flop! That's because 22 can't usually call a post-flop bet without hitting a set or draw.

@leifleoden5464

2 жыл бұрын

This, I love 22 and will push the pot up as high as I can when I get it. But I had to learn the hard way: when the flop comes and players are still putting money in the pot, cut your losses. It's not worth it to pray for a deuce on the turn or the river.

@shakeywithlife

2 жыл бұрын

@@leifleoden5464 learning how to lay it down in a situation like this has saved me a lot

@colbywalker5301

2 жыл бұрын

@@leifleoden5464 you should generally be trying to see the flop for as cheap as possible with low pocket pairs. I guess not always definitely scenarios where a reraise is in order so not too many people see the flop but if that job is already done make the call and see if you hit your set. Low pocket pairs flopping a set is now you get a guys stack. I generally fold if I don’t hit mine unless I got like 4’s and I’m heads up with a tight player and the flop was 2,3,7.

This is one of your best videos. I much prefer this format to your livestream videos, this format is a lot more focused, to the point and filled with great information. I think one of the most frustrating and difficult things to understand as a beginner is playing the right hands preflop. So many times I'd fold J-5o, then the flop would come J-5-2 and I'd be kicking myself. Then in another hand I'd play K-Qs and the flop would come 9-5-4 rainbow. Used to frustrate the hell out of me. Just remember, in the LONG RUN, you're making the right choices, even in in this particular session you would have been better off playing 9-4o than A-Ks.

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is how much of the content at PokerCoaching.com is presented.

This video is still awesome today. Came back to it just for a refresh. Thank you so much Johnathan!

Recommended by KZread after watching Brad Owen. Where's the revenge range?

@siddhantsingh5381

2 жыл бұрын

all two possible combinations of cards is a revenge range 😊😊

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

100%.

@wyattbecker

2 жыл бұрын

W a

@ricksmith6157

2 жыл бұрын

!ä

@aaronsmith6632

2 жыл бұрын

Or the Tilt Range

Wow I wish you made this video 3 years ago lol great content, alot of dense information in a short, precise style. Thanks so much Johnathon!

Saw you in the tournament a few days ago and liked your play. Although much of what you were explaining here is wasted on me (I play in Texas and it gets folded to the button once or twice a night) I appreciate your thorough and knowledgeable video lesson. Thanks and better luck in your next tournament since you lost every time someone was all in and still managed second place.

playing in a small tournament literally while watching your videos. currently top 3 chip leader with 12 left in a tourney of 250. Don't know if luck but i definitely used your tips lol thanks

@096MaxikinG096

2 жыл бұрын

update?

@AMadScientist

2 жыл бұрын

@@096MaxikinG096 Uh oh. I think he lost his phone in an ALL IN.

@MikeBcomedy

Жыл бұрын

I 100% agree. Great coach and great video

@1nevitabl332

Жыл бұрын

@@AMadScientist lol no I did well. Won a 100k guaranteed. Did well last year. His videos helped.

@seanknox7321

Жыл бұрын

@@1nevitabl332 what does a "Won a 100k guaranteed" mean? Did you win 100k or is that a title of a tournament?

Really like your communication in these videos comes accross so well

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

25:43 Thanks for clarifying 3-bet. I always assumed it was betting 3x the BB, never actually hear anyone define it until now.

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@FTDAndroid18

Жыл бұрын

Then your poker knowledge is pretty limited, if you watched ever TV poker you would hear what a 3bet is a lot of times.

@masonmunkey6136

Жыл бұрын

@@FTDAndroid18 what's the point of writing this comment

Hot damn. I just got into hold ‘em and thought “right I need an awesome video explaining hands preflop” and this was the first video that popped up on my main feed. Didn’t even have to search 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Premium stuff.

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it just falls in your lap.

@Matt-bg5wg

2 жыл бұрын

@@PokerCoaching signed up on the website. starting to make my way through the whole series. most excellent.

I found this video interesting, looking forward to trying out what I have learned 👍

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Yeah my game changed when I realized a few things. I used to play any ace or face and would always pay to see a flop. And I had a hard time folding aces and faces. I never thought about position either. I started thinking as though my opponant has the best hand possible w the board, and started presenting as though I had the best hand possible on the board. I realized that perception is often more important than reality in Poker. Changed everything. What throws me off now is that I play a lot of home games with people who 'don't know how to play" 🤣 Trying to figure out ranges and what they got by how they bet is worthless with people that play random cards and make random bets. Just gotta keep in mind they are as likely to have trash as they are a winning hand, and they don't know how to play either hand right. 🤣 The only real advantage is that they rarely fold if they have anything... pair of 3's and they are going all the way lol. And their bluffs are pretty obvious. But then they play trip 3s the same as a pair of 3s so I been caught a few times thinking my 2 pair was golden. 🤣

You Brad Owen and Daniel Negranu have made me love poker and taught me so much.

Gone through the Cash Games Masterclass twice and still find this content so valuable to watch. I wish I'd watched this first!

@marksimpson2321

3 жыл бұрын

When was this made?

@Big_Old_Bondy

3 жыл бұрын

@@marksimpson2321 This was already out when I did the masterclass. Guess I thought I already knew it and wanted to study the more advanced stuff but should have gone through it first in hindsight.

Instructions unclear, went allin blind preflop.

great content

Great video, love the Excel charts and simple explanations. Going to test this out!

@PokerCoaching

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, good luck with testing it out!

thank you very much for this video Jon!!!

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

This is so helpful, thanks :)

Grew up watching WPT and saw you win in 2005, I think. Glad that KZread recommended your channel to me. Can you believe my godfather gave me a Hellmuth poker book when I wanted to play like Negreanu? Ah memories

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome, Vincent!

Thank you!

Basic fit or fold poker. Good stuff and will get you started. Game selection will be critical. A full casino, you got a chance here. A card room, just a good start, still probably not going to win very much.

This is great- thanks!

Amazing vídeo!!! Tks a lot Boss ✌🏼🍀🤞🏼💯

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!!

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Hey guys how are you doing? I have a doubt, when he says at the end of the video that the oponent position makes you play more hands what would be a clear example of that? I ask this because the only example I can visualize is the 3rd one "when you are in position" like I'm in the cutoff agains the button or cuttof agains the big blind 3 bets but I wonder what would be an example of the villain beiing in position and consequently my action of playing more hands?

The opening chart for the small blind is more for cashgame and early mtt stage i guess? Is it not better to try and steal the bb more often with a rais instead of calling?

Hi, this truly amazing knowledge, thanking you would be less. Just one request can we get the chart of hands with the position which you showed in the video, please

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

They are on pokercoaching.com in the Tools section.

Thanks for direct training :) and basic strategy

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Mark!

Thanks Jonathan.

Is there a printable version of these charts that I could find? Thanks so much! Great vid

thanks johnathan!!

If you guys get to the point where you’re so good no one calls you (1 hour at the same table with big hands) start playing j6 or K7 more often but still on the button or near it. Play them like you would a ak or Aq so you can snag the two pair when people will think you have the top pair with weak kicker or missed flush when they pay you off with Ak

This is a great video. Thanks.

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

could somebody explain more about black fold section e.g in cutoff vs. bigblind chart ? (black selected pairs)

Amazing content as an intermediary player

I just stumbled across these videos. I have been applying this to my game in small stakes cash games and as of this morning I doubled my bank roll ! There is so much I don’t know, thanks for this man, oh and I only found this yesterday

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

22:50 What about those games where everyone limps in? I find that in small stakes games a lot of player are more likely to just gamble. They wouldn't bet $100 on 10-4o but if they're UTG they might think 'why not, it's only $4 to see the flop.' In a situation like that, where everyone just limps in, what hands should you defend from the SB and BB?

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

As your opponents play wider ranges, you should defend with wider ranges.

@michaeljohnson8837

2 жыл бұрын

I had to change my home games from 20 dollar buy ins to 50 because people would stay to the river hoping for a card and win just because it was only 20 bucks haha ..went to 50 and got less players but tighter players

@yuanpochang2844

2 жыл бұрын

U need to adapt ur playstyle according to player on ur table, play wider or tighter, bluff more or bluff less

Appreciate the content but the charts are hard to read in 360p

Jonathan, I sincerely thank you for all the free information you put out. You are God sent for poker players. May God Bless You :)

Full of useful information

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that

Thanks!

you are the best

thank yu man for the great content, I just subscreibed to your channel after seeing 3-4 video that were all golden.

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Very helpful content

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it!

Well done

excellent, thank you

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Awesome work bro,love from india.

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Nice vid dude!

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I love playing poker dice but have never played poker with cards, thanks for these videos.

Thank you so much

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, Leo!

So will I use a regular open strategy when there are many limps say 2-3 limps in low stakes? I know I'll open larger but does it change the range of hands I play? Something I've always wondered I normally play a little tighter but will squeeze a lot. Is that correct or? I know there is more money and better pot odds so should I be playing looser? I need to set up a limped pot range. If that's even a thing

Do ranges loosen up if the table has less players? Like 4 or 5 player tables for example. I could imagine UTG being super tight at 8 people but a little more relaxed at 5 (or u use a diff name i guess so the highjack for 5?)

Does this also work when you are playing with players who play sub optimally and dont raise on e.g. AK?

When talking about the small blind at 22:00 you should also point out you're out of position post flop. Folded to the button is much different than folded to the SB. The SB needs to be careful acting as if they're the button since they're first to act post flop.

@colintimp1372

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. You should be folding the VAST majority of your hands from the SB. Unless you have a hand which is re-raise-able, or there's a multi-way (3 or 4 or more players in already) pot brewing, you should almost always fold. You're also never closing the action in the SB; as you may be more often in the BB.

I’m 34 years old and I use to be obsessed with poker from 2003-2009. I haven’t played much poker in the last 10 years but I do watch tons of poker content and I have been using your videos to help me improve. Thanks for the content!

@IpodSnapz

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your child

@MrWadeBarrett

Жыл бұрын

Zzzzzzzzzzzz

I always thought that 3bet/4bet are related to the size or the raise :D :D :D Love the contents. Great vids and thanks for them :)

Beginner poker content doesn’t need “Whenever everyone folds to you”. What we need is “when everyone limps to you” 😂

He has some good advice,just like playing weak aces ,like he said you are going to run into trouble, probably your chips going to someone with ace king

Hey man I plan to enter my first poker tourney it’s a 120 euro buy in… any tips as to how I should prepare for this tourney or should I go in just looking for an experience… I have been watching a few of your videos and creating flashcards in attempt to remember the pre flip charts and what to do in certain situations is there anything else I should do before playing?

for the slides starting 16 min in. Says to play only the hands in the charts, when everyone folds to you. for example if I have 77 in the LJ position. UTG +1 calls the big blind. Do I just fold or call? Thanks

Thanks 🙂

You make me wish COVID restrictions were lifted already and we could all go gamble! I love it, great content. 👍🏽

@minterproperties7146

3 жыл бұрын

You can if you come to Florida 🥳

@ret702

3 жыл бұрын

They are lifted

@jsmoncrief

2 жыл бұрын

Lol people actually live in fear.

Would you reccomend pokermoose or simlar to follow preflop?

Hi Jonathan, I have a question for you, are these charts new updated ones ? Because as far as I remember the old ones were much tighter than these. Best Regards your big fan :)

@MackTheTemp1

3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen a pro post an honest opening chart. You could derive it pretty closely from first principles or purchase data top players and view it using something like Hold'em manager. 100k hands will model pre-flop decisions well. The rake at a give site/stake also effect pre-flop decisions particularly in steal spots.

Hello John, thank for your videos. I have a question: in other video you upload 2 years ago the chart it is different. Why?

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

Most likely, one was GTO charts, others were adjusted charts for specific player pools.

Hi JL. Excellent content. New sub here👍

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

I always think one scenario, which you don't mention, for betting for protection is when you are on a draw, but know if you just check your opponent will likely put in a big bet, forcing you to fold, so you bet say third pot hoping your opponent will just call, so you can see the next card more cheaply in the hope of making your hand. Your opponent may know he has the best hand, but wants you to keep betting into him, so he just calls, and may even check on the turn if he thinks you may bet again, allowing you to see the river cheaply too.

@jaredcarrick3468

3 жыл бұрын

This can work against less experienced players. More seasoned players recognize pot control bets like that and exploit the sh!t out of them, because to us, that bet sizing REEKS of trying to draw cheap. You are probably better off slightly over betting the pot IMO. More seasoned players know that something is up with that bet sizing, and there’s a chance the person has a super strong hand and wants it to look like they are just trying to buy the pot when they actually have a monster, and it will induce a lot of folds. But whatever works best for you. If you do attempt this strategy with a semi bluff on a draw and your opponent just calls, that’s a very strong indication that they are on a strong made hand and aren’t going anywhere, so it’s time to shut it down unless you hit. And even if you shut it down when you miss on the turn, there’s a good chance your opponent may go for pot control and check back, or check back because they are putting you on air and decide it won’t hurt to give you a free river. Either way, this strategy can often buy you a free river. If they raise, I suggest jamming. This looks uber strong and will often force even somewhat strong made hands like top pair to fold.

@jaredcarrick3468

3 жыл бұрын

You would be surprised how often I get action by players who have air when I over bet the flop when I flop a big hand. And I’m not saying it has to be a super big over bet. Like if there’s $100 in the pot on the flop, bet like $150. To more seasoned players, that reeks of you hoping we will put you on a bluff and give you the action you want.

Hello, this is an awesome video. I'm trying to get the free course throught the link in the comments but seems like it goes to a dead page.

Does this imply then that you never call under the gun? You always just fold or raise?

Thanks for your video! Where can I find, the Everyone Folds to you Charts?

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

PokerCoaching.com in the Tools section.

Are the opening hand ranges for full ring or 6 Max?

I am a beginner and I have some trouble understanding post flop play. Any tips on books, videos?

Useful info for beginners. The only thing I disagree with is never open limping. I agree limping usually isn’t the correct strategy, but there are instances when it is. If you are in early position preflop and have a playable, yet not premium starting hand, limping is often a good idea in that spot for pot control, and minimal investment should there be an open and a 3 bet... possibly even a 4 bet behind. Then it’s an easy fold with it only costing you a BB for limping in early position. The other time I would suggest it is if you have a premium starting hand in early position, and you are at a table where players are playing very aggressive and you are pretty certain there will be some raising behind. Then you can come over the top to thin the filed and protect your equity. The only down side in that situation is you will be playing the hand out of position post flop, so I would only recommend this strategy for more skilled players. Playing your hand properly preflop is the most important thing you can do, IMO. The more hands you’re up against post flop, the more dangerous it becomes even if you make a very strong hand, because with a lot of other players also in the hand, the odds are more likely that someone is still redrawing to an even bigger hand, which makes pot control much more difficult, as you are then almost forced into playing a bigger pot to protect your equity.

@michaeldelius3768

Жыл бұрын

the problem with this is that in larger tournaments with better players, you will almost always face opens and 3 bets. The other problem with this is that you are capping your range by doing this, and if you're against a good player they will know this.

How do you access the full free course - the website prompts me to pay

Is that content about MTT or Cash?

great video, I just want to ask in 30:26 why you have to bluff particularly with K4s and not with K5s for example

@PokerCoaching

Жыл бұрын

There is not a huge difference in the two hands.

When deciding if one starting hand is better than the other, always pic the one with higher ev over equity

Good interviewer

If you're playing in a loose passive game do you think there is more value in open raising your stronger hands, 9s plus and bigger aces, to a higher amount? 4-8bbs? Or should you stay consistent to 2.5-3x and allow more limpers?

@marksimpson2321

2 жыл бұрын

Ideally I think you should bet as much aa you can and still get called by weaker hands. As you bet bugger the implies odds goes down which should reduce a calling range. V weaker players you can get more to make worse and worse calls despite them not getting the right implore odds ! Also depends how deep you are. Balancing act.

Is it a fish concept to bet to set your own price? For example if you check your opponent might bet 50% but if you bet 35% , you force him to either call 35% or raise to 70% when your opponent has a hand that could make a 50% pot bet but not a 70% percent pot bet etc

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, because it turns your hand face up.

Question..... what about hen ppl at the table ur at are not taking any of these things in consideration??? At low stakes???

I'd be curious what the hypothesis would be to chopping if everyone folds to small blind. I always agree to just chop in those situations b/c it's essentially a 50/50 proposition...

@bourbonbs2382

Жыл бұрын

You’re losing equity to the house b/c of the rake. Best to bet to take it, or call/check to see a flop and play through.

@PokerCoaching

Жыл бұрын

SB is in a MUCH worse spot than the BB. It is nowhere near "50/50". Also, you don't want to pay rake.

How often should you open-muck JJ vs raise-muck for balancin?

Which playlist should I watch if I want more of these videos because even tho I’m only 16 I still wanna be prepared I think I know my way around the rules pretty well except for re-raising but I want to learn about the more in depth stuff like pre flop and after flop gameplay and best and worst hands and stuff like calculations and ranges

@PokerCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Check out my free fundamentals course at PokerCoaching.com/fundamentals

Hi there, why isn't there a situation in the layout where you just call to the big blind in the Preflop Scenarios? From UTG to the Button there are only 'raise' and 'fold' options but I find it hard to believe that there aren't any calling ranges preflop, right? Very useful information tho!!

@markjohnston7634

3 жыл бұрын

Calling the big blind (aka limping) is seen as very weak, and players that act after you may raise, putting you in a spot that sucks most of the time

@marksimpson2321

2 жыл бұрын

If you bet , you always have a chance to win because the player may fold (even incorrectly sometimes). Hands can win through showdown equity ie they are best at showdown or fold equity ie everyone else folds. If you only limp or call, this cannot happen.

Good vid

why would u want to raise more the tighter the blinds play? At least w the small blind doesn’t that just mean they fold most of their hands (you gain nothing) and then call with their good hands? (you lose EV?) Sorry if I’m missing something obvious here. Ive never actually played in a casino or proper online poker. Only casual games and pokernow’s 0-stakes friendly tournaments. (I want to have a decent understanding of ranges and position before I play “real poker”). The majority of the hands I’ve played (probably over 95%) have everybody limping in. so I’m assuming there’s a fundamental aspect of the game I’m missing.

What are stacks? Kickers? What's Equity? Under the gun? Limp? These type of poker terms I just don't understand. And why does your range chart divide things in o & s? Do Ace-Kings suited best the ace-Kings off suited?

Link for the course doesn’t work anymore :( also how can I get these graphs? Super helpful!!!!

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

They are at pokercoaching.com in the Tools section.

Did I understand correctly that you can always use the table for the CutOFF, since you are the first one preflop? And how does the strategy change when playing with fewer players?

@eristderbeste6656

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I meant UTG and not CutOFF

I had a question regarding opening hand ranges. Is your theory based on having something like 50bb for opening hands or more? What about shorter stack sizes...I assume around 20bb then its getting more into reshove strategies but are opening ranges still the same especially against other 20bb stacks? I am talking mostly about MTTs Thanks

@PokerCoaching

2 жыл бұрын

Ranges change as stack depth changes.

@Mandance

2 жыл бұрын

@@PokerCoaching do you have charts for various mtt stack sizes somewhere? I used to have them from your site years ago I believe or maybe it was somewhere else. Thanks again!