Smart Poker Study Podcast Top 10 Preflop Leaks Killing Your Win Rate And How to Fix Them Fast #541
May 22, 2025
Discover the ten critical preflop mistakes that could be sabotaging your poker game. Learn practical strategies to identify and fix these costly leaks. The discussion offers valuable insights into improving your preflop decision-making, enhancing your overall win rate. Simple adjustments can make a significant difference at the tables.
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Stop Playing Too Many Hands
- Avoid playing too many hands, as most losing players are too loose preflop.
- Use a well-constructed range chart and tighten up in early positions while loosening in later ones.
Have a Postflop Plan
- Always plan your post-flop actions before entering a hand.
- Know how your hand hits flops and how you’ll respond to continuation bets or 3-bets on various board textures.
Open Raise Instead of Limping
- Avoid open limping; it signals weakness and invites multiway pots that are harder to win.
- Open raise as the first to enter the pot or fold if the hand isn’t worth it.