December 01, 2010
Adjustments, Table Dynamics
I've been hearing the same phase for quite some time now, "poker is a game of adjustments." Â I finally started to realize it's meaning.Â
Every game has a dynamic which dictates the right play. For instance, the casino 1/2 games has a mix of nits and stations.  The stations really don't care what the preflop raise is and will fit or fold every single flop.  While the nits will lead in with a raise only with premium hands and make thin folds to over cards or value bet on low boards.  5nl appears to be no different.
I believe TAG play is the right play in these loose saturated games. Â While once the stations leave, LAG play is correct to abuse the grinding nits that are left.
But, players styles are not the only things that require adjustments.  Tells also fall under the same restrictions. I include physical mannerisms, timing, and bet sizing under tells.  These repeating actions can only help you figure out what an opponent has.  For instance, a fish might think top pair is a good hand vs a 4 to a straight and flush with 4 opponents.  So, the fish will start giving off his tell for a strong hand.  An observant player will need to adjust accordingly to combat problems such as these.
Hence, poker really is a game of adjustments. Â We all need to figure out ways on adjusting at the right time or else look like a total donk.
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