Let's Master Facing Small CBets

Learn to dominate small continuation bets using a simple 7-bucket framework. This video breaks down optimal flop defense strategy against range betting opponents. Discover which hands to raise, call, or fold when facing 1/3 pot cbets on dry boards like QQ6 rainbow.

Players overfold by 4% against small cbets. Use pot odds and equity to defend correctly. Exploit weak opponents by raising more often.

Mastering Small Cbet Defense:

• The 7-Bucket System - Categorize hands into thick value, thin value, calling zone, hybrid raises, high equity bluffs, low equity bluffs, and trash for easier decision-making
• Range Betting Exploits - Most players fold 46% to flop raises versus the optimal 40-42%, creating immediate profit opportunities on dry boards
• Pot Odds Matter - Getting 4-to-1 on small cbets means you only need 20% equity to continue, making many seemingly weak hands profitable defends
• Threshold Hands Are Key - Learning borderline hands like A8o or 97s helps you understand which direction to lean exploitatively against different opponents
• Equity vs EV - Higher equity doesn't always mean better hand; EV is king when far from showdown on flop defense decisions
• Raise More at Low Stakes - Default to raising hands balanced on knife edge versus weak opponents who overfold after range betting
• Hybrid Raises Explained - Some hands combine value, denial, and bluffing properties to fold out live cards while getting called by worse