I was 50% right!!
I was 100% right
I"d have probably played it the same way as you, colin, though we both agree its probably not the best way.
I think one problem I have playing live is trusting my instincts and not wishing to be embarrassed at the table. As I said, I"d have shoved over his reraise pre if it was online and most times been ahead. As an inexperienced live player, I"d have been mortified if I"d overplayed my AJ (sir perceval style
) and run into AA.
I still think that your raise pre was fine. It is a bit result orientated to suggest that checking is the best play here. I agree with Steve (AMRN) that it is a good way to mix it up by checking and disguising your hand if you hit on the flop. However you have a good hand in position in a HU situation and most times the SB will fold.
I also like the bet size of 7k. I know noble said that raising to 5K would get you the same result and save you chips if reraised. I"m not so sure!! I like the 2.5 BB raise as an open raise but in a limped pot (admittedly from SB) the raise will get called more times by a SB limper than if you had opened from say MP. Having said that, you generally want calls from players OOP with weak hands.
I also think that your oppo played a great hand here....cheeky git!!
I"d love to know what you think your table image was for him to want to do this to you