barreling blockers draw fold equity GTO Pete Clarke reveals the truth behind three common turn play myths. Learn why not all flush draws must barrel, how to bluff without equity, and when to check top pair. Advanced GTO analysis shows the real factors behind turn decisions. Turn strategy requires analyzing blockers, showdown value, and board texture. Not all draws bet. Top pair often checks. Turn Play Myths Debunked: Flush draws don't always barrel - Hands with showdown value like A8s check, while K5s and T9s bet due to blocker effects and cooler positioning Board texture drives defense frequency - Dry boards like Q64 rainbow get overfolded because opponents struggle to construct proper calling ranges Naked bluffs work in position - Hands like 65o can profitably barrel without equity when fold equity alone justifies betting over checking The eight blocker problem - Cards like 85o block opponent's folding hands (J8o), making them inferior bluffs compared to neutral combos Top pair often checks on static turns - K8 on K864 checks to control pot size and avoid building pots when equity doesn't justify value betting Better bluffs fallacy explained - You don't need the best possible bluff if your trash hand's betting EV exceeds its near-zero check EV Position changes fold equity dynamics - In position players naturally achieve better fold equity, making pure air bluffs viable on favorable runouts
