blinds defense bluff continuation bet position TAG This comprehensive video presents ten fundamental poker tactics designed to help beginners improve their no-limit hold'em game. From hand selection and position strategy to bluffing with semi-bluffs and defending the big blind, viewers get practical advice based on Upswing Poker's most popular article. The video emphasizes tight-aggressive play and intelligent table selection as keys to building bankroll and winning consistently at the poker table. The video teaches that poker success starts with tight hand selection and aggressive play. Beginners should focus on fewer starting hands played aggressively, avoid open-limping, semi-bluff with drawing hands, and play strong hands fast. Understanding position and defending the big blind with the right hands are essential skills. Finally, only playing in good games where your opponents are weaker ensures long-term profitability. Building Your Winning Foundation: Play Fewer Hands, Play Them Aggressively - Beginners bleed chips by playing too loose. Tight-aggressive poker wins the game and disguises your hand strength. Never Open-Limp - Raising instead of limping gives you more ways to win: taking pots preflop or winning with continuation bets after narrowing the field. Semi-Bluff with Your Draws - Bluff only with hands that have outs. Straight draws, flush draws, and overcards give you backup plans when called. Fast Play Your Strong Hands - Build the pot with premium hands. Only slow-play in specific situations: very weak boards for your range or when opponents won't pay you off. Defend Your Big Blind Correctly - Position of raiser, number of players, raise size, and stack sizes determine how many hands you defend. Use ranges as your guide. Fold When Unsure - Calling too often loses money. Note hand details and study them later with other players to improve your decision-making. Select Your Tables Wisely - Play only in profitable games. If opponents are tight, skilled, and passive, find a new table. Look for limpers, multiway pots, and soft competition.
