Here now introducing Dr. Alan Schoonmakers latest addition to the collective poker psyche, a new book called Your Worst Poker Enemy. Yes, you guessed it - for the very reason you didnt read his first book, YOU are your own worst enemy at poker and between these thoughtful pages you may just discover exactly why that is and what to do about it.
In a sense, this is what poker is all about. Havent you noticed that the players who can manage their emotions at the table are often the ones with the most success? When was the last time you saw Howard Lederer, Dan Harrington or Phil Gordon chastise somebody for any reason at the table?
6 seated tournaments also attract more reckless and care-free players looking for some sort of quick fix. They want to see action and will often get it in the form of getting kicked out early, or doubling up, further exposing you to more hands, and subsequently - quality hands. Just as you expect to see early all-in, and out exits in 9 seated tournaments, there are too in 6 seated! Apparantly a short table isnt fast enough for a lot of players!
To pull this strategy off, you essentially have to encourage your opponents lack of emotional control to the surface of his game, and especially when playing against you. You may think this inherently involves being aggressive with assertive pre and post flop betting. In many cases that may be true, but there is also opportunity for training your opponent by while acting passively.
We outline here two types of poker player, the passive and the manic. Know your opponent, play according to them. Use strategy and use your knowledge of the game. Lady Luck can sometimes be scarce, but your knowledge will stay with you forever.
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