When to "Check and Call"
All respected ufa theorists recommend a tight-aggressive style. "Tight-aggressive" means two things: First, you are selective about the hands you play (in other words, play "tight"). Second, when you play a hand -- be aggressive. In poker, aggression is manifested in betting and raising, not only when you actually do hold a strong hand, but even when you might not have the best hand at the moment. Tight-aggressive poker is based on the premise that since you play few hands, most (observant) opponents will give you credit for having a strong hand when you bet or raise, and may throw their hand away. Occasionally, they might even throw away a superior hand. The tight-aggressive style can be summarized by the following guidance -- either raise or fold. Almost never call. If you can justify calling a bet, you might as well put in a raise. Most winning players fit into the tight-aggressive category (although there are "loose-aggressive" players who are su...