Ugly Duckling - Episode 8

About This Video

Part of the 'The Ugly Duckling' series by Sthief 09. (creator of Professor Plotkin and the +EVolution of a Poker Player) offers his take on this classic fairy tale. Watch Josh transform one of our members thinking about going pro from an ugly duckling to a swan. Microstakes 6maxNL.

Episode 8 (Replayer): Stheif09 and Adam sit down for the final episode of Ugly Duckling. In this episode Stheif09 has selected a bunch of hands from Adam's database that he played incorrectly. What Would Joe Tall Do ? Joe Tall : Ongoing interactive series evolving around a series of hand quizzes posted on the forums. The videos provide in-depth discussion of the solutions by Joe Tall and varying guests (including WiltOnTilt, Vanessa Selbst, Whitelime, KRANTZ, sthief09, DJ Sensei, jk3a and BalugaWhale) iPod Compatible: Yes # of Tables: 1 Type: Replayer Stakes: Micro/Small Stakes Episodes:

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Reviewing hands is one of the most effective ways to improve at poker. By analyzing specific spots with the benefit of hindsight — and sometimes with a coach or solver — players can identify leaks, reinforce good habits, and develop better intuition for similar situations in the future.

Skill Level: Intermediate

This lesson targets players who understand basic strategy and want to take their game to the next level. Concepts covered assume familiarity with fundamentals like position, pot odds, and hand reading. The coach introduces more nuanced strategic thinking and decision-making frameworks.

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