Limit Hold 'Em Hand by Hand: The Quick and Easy Way to Advanced Poker Play » (Book and DVD)

Dear Hold'em Player,

Are you looking for the fast track to expert Hold'em status? Well, you're holding it in your hands.

This book is like having me sitting on your shoulder while you play... except not as heavy! I have deliberately kept Limit Hold'em Hand by Hand easy to read and math—light while stuffing it full of accurate poker information and strategies you can use immediately to accelerate your game to the next level. I've also illustrated key concepts using fun poker exercises that cover specific hands at each stage of the game.

I'll tell you how to handle:
•Drawing Hands
•Overpairs
•Single—Suited Flops
•Check—Raising
•Betting for Value
•Play on the Flop, Turn, and River

I'll show you how to maximize your profit and avoid chip—draining traps. I'll show you what you need to think about at the table and what you need to know before you arrive. So if you want to become a feared low—limit and middle—limit player, buy this book and dig right in. Don't forget to view the free DVD included with this book, which shows you the plays in action. With Limit Hold'em Hand by Hand at your side, a poker lesson from an expert is only a couple of minutes away.

So what are you waiting for?

See you at the tables.

Contents

Acknowledgments..................................................................XI
Introduction: How to Springboard Your Game to the Next Level.....................XIII
How to Use This Book.............................................................xix
1. Tight and Aggressive Play Wins the Day........................................1
2. Tells.........................................................................3
3. Low- and Middle-Limit Hold'em.................................................7
4. The Importance of Post-Flop Play..............................................11
5. Starting Hand Selection.......................................................13
6. Pre-Flop......................................................................19
Problem One: 99..................................................................19
Problem Two: Dominated Hand......................................................20
Problem Three: Small Pairs.......................................................22
Problem Four: TT.................................................................23
Problem Five: KK Raised Pot......................................................24
Problem Six: JT Suited...........................................................26
Problem Seven: JJ................................................................27
Problem Eight: KQ Suited.........................................................28
Problem Nine: Ace Suited.........................................................29
Problem Ten: Maniac..............................................................31
Problem Eleven: ThreeBets.......................................................32
Problem Twelve: Son of Maniac....................................................34
7. Flop Play.....................................................................37
Problem One: JT Suited...........................................................37
Problem Two: Top Pair............................................................39
Problem Three: Draws.............................................................41
Problem Four: Protection.........................................................42
Problem Five: Protection-Again...................................................45
Problem Six: Overpair............................................................47
Problem Seven: Overpair and Pot Equity...........................................49
Problem Eight: KK................................................................51
Problem Nine: Overcards..........................................................53
Problem Ten: Draws...............................................................55
Problem Eleven: Board Pairs......................................................57
Problem Twelve: More Draws.......................................................58
Problem Thirteen: Draw Not to Nuts...............................................60
Problem Fourteen: Underpair......................................................62
Problem Fifteen: Overpair........................................................64
Problem Sixteen: Routine.........................................................66
Problem Seventeen: Desperation...................................................68
Problem Eighteen: Trouble........................................................70
Problem Nineteen: Rags...........................................................71
8. Turn Play.....................................................................73
Problem One: Slowplaying.........................................................73
Problem Two: Not Slowplaying.....................................................76
Problem Three: Overcards.........................................................79
Problem Four: Flop and Turn......................................................81
Problem Five: Bullets............................................................84
Problem Six: Not Enough..........................................................86
Problem Seven: Strong Hands......................................................88
Problem Eight: Outs..............................................................91
Problem Nine: Semi-Bluff.........................................................93
Problem Ten: Marginal Situations.................................................96
Problem Eleven: Draws and Bluffs.................................................98
9. River Play and Why It Is Important............................................101
10. River Play...................................................................103
Problem One: Jacks...............................................................103
Problem Two: Thinking............................................................106
Problem Three: Value.............................................................109
Problem Four: Raising............................................................112
11. Introduction to Shorthanded Play.............................................117
12. Shorthanded Play.............................................................121
Problem One: Aggression..........................................................121
Problem Two: Small Pairs.........................................................122
Problem Three: Flop Betting......................................................123
Problem Four: No Hand............................................................125
Problem Five: Slowplaying........................................................127
Problem Six: The Turn............................................................130
Glossary.........................................................................133