You can Barrel Turn with Nothing

Carrot Corner
23 Jan 2026
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Strategy
23 Jan 2026
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players

Pete Clarke breaks down a critical poker concept: you don't need draws to bluff turns. He shows delayed C-bet spots, double barrel situations, and when range advantage creates massive fold equity. Learn to identify mandatory bluff opportunities and stop checking with winning hands.

Range advantage creates fold equity. Bluff turns without draws in favorable spots. Don't confuse showdown value with checking.

Why Most Players Check Winners:

  • You don't need draws to bluff turns in range-advantage spots
  • Pair draws (overcards) are legitimate draws that players miss
  • Delayed C-bet spots offer 57% fold equity vs 43% in neutral ranges
  • Low stakes players overfold turns by checking trap hands too rarely
  • Checking QJ on blank turns is a game-destroying habit
  • King-high has showdown value but bluffing rivers still wins more
  • Position plus nut advantage lets you bet turns with nothing
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