Poker Article
Tight Poker
Table Image
Now that you have read about what a Table image is, and how to achieve a
aggressive table image, I am here to tell you how to have a Tight Poker
Table Image. I am also going to explain why having a tight table image
is beneficial.
What it is
While at a table, a good player is constantly studying each and every
player. You must keep this in mind when deciding when to show your
cards, and when to just toss them to the dealer. Having a tight table
image is like telling your opponents I have a hand every time you are in
a pot. What this does is makes the players more cautious to call or
raise you in a pot. So why would having a tight table image help?
How it helps
Having a tight table image gives you many opportunities to steal pots.
If your opponent does not have a great hand, he can not call you because
he believes you have the hand. Stealing pots is the best way to keep
your self from getting blinded down in both tournaments and ring games.
How to earn a Tight Table Image
Earning a tight table image takes work. You have to make sure you
show only good hands, and make sure you don't get caught playing a bad
hand. As soon as you make one mistake, a good player will drop your
tight image, and there goes your chance to steal.
Some Tips
Be quiet - If you are outgoing and talk a lot, a player will often
label you as aggressive
Have a good read - The key to stealing a pot, is knowing you won't get
called. This is very important, because you do not want to get caught
having to show a bluff.
Show good hands - If you raise preflop with Aces, and everyone folds,
show em. Let them know you raise with only good hands.
Having a tight table image is very important, look at players like Dan
Harrington and Barry Greenstein. They make opponents fear them because they
are known as tight players. So the next time you sit down at a poker
table, try to earn a tight table image, and send us the results.
Written by Brandon Berndt
Brandon is a very experienced Poker Player. We are very happy to
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