The article discusses a hand from a $1,500 buy-in live poker tournament, illustrating a common leak in many players' strategies: folding too readily under pressure. The author analyzes a flop continuation bet and suggests that players ought to be cautious about betting with marginal hands. He emphasizes the importance of checking behind when holding a hand that is not strong enough to warrant multiple bets, allowing for a potentially cheaper showdown later in the hand.
I see many players fold all but their best hands when facing resistance, allowing aggressive opponents to take advantage and dominate the table.
If Hero bets on the flop and either on the turn or river, he will have a difficult time getting a significant amount of money in the pot.
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