29 Nov 2025 Intermediate This material is for medium-skilled players 3-bet check-raise exploit value bet Part-time players can compete with pros using 5 key building blocks. Learn to range opponents quickly, recognize betting patterns across all streets, develop a repeatable decision framework, manage sessions with strike systems, and practice actively off the table. Master ranging in 15 seconds or less. Use pattern recognition on every street. Build repeatable processes. Prioritize active practice over passive study. Building Your Part-Time Poker Edge: Learn to Range Opponents Fast - Start visually with hand charts, then practice out loud until you can assign ranges in 15 seconds or less at the table Master Pre-Flop Patterns - Recognize that limps from early position mean strength, cold four-bets are nutted, and most players over-defend three-bets Read Flop Actions Correctly - Wet boards telegraph hand strength through sizing, position affects slow-play frequency, and min-raises rarely indicate nuts Decode Turn Aggression - Flop check-backs followed by turn raises are under-bluffed, check-raise jams are value-heavy, and trappy players reveal strength by the turn Exploit River Tendencies - Recreational players check rivers to check-call while pros check to check-fold, making donk leads crucial against passive opponents Implement Strike Systems - Take 5-minute breaks after one process mistake, 30 minutes after two mistakes, and go home after three strikes regardless of game quality Practice Actively Off-Table - Use physical cards to drill ranging with timers, develop your custom thought process, and make practice harder than actual play
