bluff position pot control value bet Nathan "BlackRain79" Williams breaks down seven fundamental strategies that every poker beginner should know. From understanding when not to bluff calling stations to maximizing value from position play, these core concepts will improve your game immediately. Master basic poker fundamentals: avoid bluffing weak players, use position advantage, control pot sizes, and read different player types. Essential Poker Fundamentals: Never bluff calling stations - recreational players who call with weak hands can't be bluffed off their cards Own the button - late position gives massive advantages by acting last on flop, turn, and river Practice pot control with top pair - bet flop, check turn, then value bet river against good players Punish limpers by raising big - exploit weak players who just call preflop by making them pay Bet three streets for value against fish - recreational players will call with worse hands consistently Make big folds against nits - tight passive players only raise when they have the nuts Use position to call with nothing - float aggressive players in position and let them continue bluffing
