Q1: Group Poker Studies (1:05)

Q2: Small Pocket Pairs (4:15)

Q3:  Adjusting Your Pre-flop Ranges (9:20)

Challenge (11:35)

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Q1: Not Paying People Off (1:05)

Q2: Starting at 10NL (5:30)

Q3: Rash Post-flop Decisions (10:50)

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What is the Donk Bet? (2:10)

The 6 Elements of the Donk Bet (2:25)

1. The donk bet is often made by weak players

2. Donk bets purposely bloat the pot OOP

3. Know your opponent; likely to call, fold or raise

4. Ranges Matter

5. Donk sizing matters

6. MW pot donk leads are more likely strength

Donk Bet Downsides (8:50)

When to Donk Lead (10:10)

Defending Against the Donk Bet (15:05)

Donk Bet Research (18:00)

Challenge (19:35)

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What is the Check-raise? (3:00)

The 7 Elements of the Check-Raise (4:20)

1. It looks very strong

2. You are choosing to bloat the pot

3. You know your intent; bluff or value

4. Ranges Matter

5. Images and Stats matter

6. The sizings involved matter

7. Good check-raise bluff spots are often bad double barrel bluff spots

Making the Check-raise (9:10)

Check-raising with 77 on AT5ss

Check-raising with 77 on 875r

Check-raising with KK on Q54ss

Defending Against the Check-raise (25:30)

Become a Student of the Check-raise (29:50)

Challenge (31:55)

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