What to do When - Episode 2

About This Video

Part of the 'What to Do When ...' series by DeathDonkey and Mike L. DeathDonkey and mike l. tackle the common, but nasty spots in mid/high stakes shorthanded LHE. Using hands played by mike, they will analyze and argue about what to do when...you find yourself in sticky situations in LHE.

Episode 2 (Replayer): DeathDonkey and mike l. continue the great debate of what to do when . . . in the big blind defense.

About Cash Game Training

Cash games form the backbone of poker strategy. Unlike tournaments, every chip has real dollar value, so optimal play revolves around maximizing expected value in each hand. Key skills include reading board textures, sizing bets to extract value or apply pressure, and adjusting to opponent tendencies.

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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