5 Poker Hands Good Players Know to Never Play

Nathan  «BlackRain79»  Williams
25 Jun 2024
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Strategy

In this insightful video, poker expert Nathan discusses the top 5 hands that experienced players always avoid. By understanding why hands like Ace3 off suit, Jack 7 suited, and others are traps, you can save money and improve your game. Learn the strategies to fold these hands and make better decisions at the table.

Highlights:

  • Ace-rag hands (e.g., Ace-3 offsuit) are easily outkicked
  • Suited trash hands (e.g., Jack-7 suited) have limited straight potential
  • One-gappers (e.g., 7-5 suited) are long-term losing hands
  • King-10 offsuit is often dominated by stronger hands
  • Ace-9 offsuit is a common trap hand for amateurs

Key insights:

  • Good players fold these hands pre-flop most of the time
  • Only play these hands when stealing blinds or in specific situations
  • Weak kickers lead to difficult post-flop decisions
  • Use poker tracking software to analyze hand profitability
  • Position and opponent type are crucial factors in hand selection
About the Author
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Nathan «BlackRain79» Williams Professional Poker Player & Author

Nathan is one of the most famous microstakes players in the world and the author of several popular poker books. He shares proven strategies and clear advice that help beginners and low-stakes players improve their results and grow their confidence at the tables.

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