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I answer 3 listener Q’s about small blind opening ranges in cash games, recording your own game tape and running virtual poker study groups. This is a listener Q&A.
Morning, Sky. I was looking at your information on 6max small blind play. It’s 14 percent. Looks very small. I never played 6max or online before and I’m looking for any help on small blind play or ranges in general. Let me know if you can help.
Hi Sky,
I would really appreciate some advice.
I have started a study group to study the book “Poker’s 1%” over on the Red Chip Poker forums. There was some discussion about starting a study group but no-one seemed to want to commit to a time, so I took the bull by the horns and extended an invite. The response was really good, with about 8 people wanting to join.
Problem is, I have no idea about study groups. The only study groups I’ve been in were in Uni and typically degenerated rapidly into drinking sessions. I don’t think that’s an option here – this will be a “virtual” study group, with people spread across the world in many locations. Time zones will be challenging for setting up live group discussions, particularly for me because I am in Asia, and am only available for a limited time each evening. As the instigator I also think people will defer to me for leadership, which is not my preference because I’m not the most organized person.
I’d appreciate any thoughts you have on what the elements of a successful study group are. Also, is there any etiquette around using the forums for this? I plan to reach out to Splitsuit, but I wanted to engage you first.
Thanks, David
I’m planning on doing your 30 day Poker Study Challenge. Can you tell me how to record my game play to review?
Here’s my challenge to you for this episode: Increase your steal frequency from the SB. Most players don’t defend often enough to make steals unprofitable, so just start doing it more. Consider your opp’s stats before you do so, tighten up your ranges if they defend a lot, and widen them more if they defend little. This is great for any kind of poker you’re playing, whether it’s cash, SNG’s or MTT’s.
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I answer 3 listener Q’s practicing outs and odds of continuing in the hand, and getting comfortable with your HUD. This is a listener Q&A.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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I answer 3 listener Q’s about poker strategy and mastery vs overload, push/fold strategy and 50/50 SNG’s. This is a listener Q&A.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod50
Poker strategy this episode: I answer 3 listener Q’s about MTT Leak filtering in PT4, tracking LIVE players and ranging an opponent when we hit TPTK on a scary mono board. This is a listener Q&A.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod48
Poker strategy this episode: I answer 3 listener Q’s about my own 3bet ranges, why I play poker and how to effectively get off-the-felt poker practice. This is a listener Q&A.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod46
Poker strategy this episode: I answer 4 listener Q’s about Bovada, Playing vs Unknowns, Ranging and Mastery vs Overload. This is a listener Q&A.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod44
Poker strategy this episode: I answer 4 listener Q’s about Flopzilla, poker stations, SNG’s and MTT’s. This is a listener Q&A.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod41
Poker strategy this episode: I break down 2 hands using Andrew Brokos’ hand range classifications to improve your ranging game. This is a listener Q&A.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod39
Poker strategy this episode: I answer some listener Q’s about getting into online poker, busting out of the micros and how to get a copy of my HUD. This is a listener Q&A.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod37
Poker strategy this episode: I answer some listener Q’s about online poker in the US, the podcast format and my SNG opening ranges. This is a listener Q&A.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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Poker strategy this episode: I answer some listener Q’s about dealing with reg infested tables, learning PLO for free and other poker podcasts to listen to.This is a listener Q&A.
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Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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Poker strategy this episode: I answer two listener questions about poker MED’s and training sites. This is a listener Q&A.
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Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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Poker strategy this episode: I discuss LAG players, learning HUD Stats and utilizing poker math while considering your opponent’s stats. This is a listener Q&A.
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Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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Smart Poker Study Podcast #010 – Q&A – Tilt & Bad Sleep
This episode: discussing tilt issues and losing sleep due to too much poker too late into the night. This is a Q&A from a show listener.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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Smart Poker Study Podcast #004 – Q&A - ‘Open Limping in Poker Cash Games’
This episode: Why you should never open limp in poker cash games, some player type characteristics and I break down a hand history sent in by a listener street by street.
Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and author.
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