also check his fold to re-steal% as well.. [also learn what is a high fold % and what is not]
on the subject of deciding how to adjust to a suspected aggro stealer -
""is 3betting TT more profitable than flatting""
probably be more profitable than getting yourself in a pickle if you 3bet and getting called or being 4bet..
learn how to adjust optimally versus this type of opponent..
bet sizing - and why you choose whatever sizing
what you would 3bet for value - AA KK only
is there any reason to add bluffs - what range of hands would you do this with, and how often [as a adjustment to how often you think they flat a 3bet or 4bet you]
a flatting range versus this type of player - which would include AK JJ TT 99 AQ for example which are ok to flat [question for you, why would flatting these be more profitable in this situation long term with your current reads?]
it will also get you thinking how you can steal more and recognise when others adjust badly to it..
Had time now to think about your comments. As I said previously very thought provoking.
I think if steal/fold higher than 62.5% then you can be easily manipulated and makes sense for regs to 3 bet you all the time and get enough folds for this to be profitable, even without equity on flops when you call. Over the hands I have been playing this month my stat for steal folds is 59.22% which I think is too high. The average for all players is 54.9% which I think is more like the target. Its a fine line as I am trying to increase my steal percentage and at the same time tring to reduce my fold to steal %age. Inevitavly this will mean I am playing flops with lower holding than I am use to.
I defintely agree that aginst aggro fish you are likely more money playing flops in the long run than 3 betting and risk only winning 4.5 BBs. Just check calling when you think you have the best hand will surely be ev+.
When you have hit your hand I think bet sizing should generally be bigger than normal against weaker opponents as they are more likely to call.
Not sure if there is a need to be adding many bluffs to my 3 betting range because I think theses weaker players are less likely to be observant of 3 betting frequency range. The only reason to add bluffs normally is to add deception and to get called when you have monsters.
A flatting range including AK AQ are good against aggros because I think they are likely to dominate their broadway raising ranges and are more likely to betting or calling 3 streets of value especially when they hit top pair. The JJ,TT,99 ranges are also good when you hit your set, these opponents are more likely to pay you off if they have something especially top pair.
Not sure what is meant by others adjusting badly to steals.
If you have time would appreciate feedback.
