Smart Poker Study Podcast You'll Regret Not Starting These Hand History Techniques Before 2026 #567
Nov 21, 2025
Discover 11 essential hand review techniques that can transform your poker strategy! Learn why focused reviews are critical for growth and how to analyze your biggest losing hands. Filtering for leaks and analyzing street-level mistakes can uncover valuable insights. Explore daily hand-reading drills and the importance of classifying losses. Plus, uncover bubble strategy for tournament players and the benefits of live logging hands for future refinement. Elevate your game before the new year!
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Review With Intent Using Two Questions
- Use focused hand review techniques to find concrete mistakes rather than blaming luck.
- Write two questions on a sticky note: "What's he doing this with?" and "What did I do wrong?" and use them during reviews and play.
Hunt Your Known Leaks Systematically
- Filter your database for your known leaks and review every hand in that spot to find patterns.
- Sort by preflop action (raise/fold, raise/call, raise/4-bet) and analyze opportunities to fold or re-raise.
Audit Your Lines Street-By-Street
- Check the street-by-street line you took and question each action (bet, check, fold) for missed alternatives.
- Save frequently used filters as quick filters so you can reanalyze the same lines later.