bluff draw equity fold equity This video explains "passive aggressive" poker strategy - taking passive actions like checking behind on the flop, then making aggressive raises on the turn. It analyzes when top pairs become raising hands and how to select effective bluffing candidates based on board texture. Pete Clarke uses solver examples to show optimal play patterns on different turn cards. Passive aggressive poker strategy involves checking behind on flops then raising turn probe bets. Top pairs become strong raising hands against small bets, while bluffing requires selecting appropriate draw hands based on board texture. Strategy Deep Dive: Checking behind on flop creates a more condensed, medium-strength range Against small turn probe bets, top pair becomes a strong value-raising hand Draw hands (gutshots, pair draws) make effective bluffs on appropriate board textures Drier boards allow raising with lower-equity draws like gutshots Pair draws (like K-J on a 10-8-3-6 board) become viable bluffs on dry turns Small sizing works best for turn raises since your range is somewhat capped "Hybrid" hands like weak pairs can raise for both value and denial equity
