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  • @TKGriffiths
    @TKGriffiths 5 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Trim your beard and grow an afro to merge your range, you're too polarized.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      lol

    • @paulhamilton5420
      @paulhamilton5420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Too funny!

    • @BrianMoore2991
      @BrianMoore2991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      TKGriffiths What a brilliant and hilarious comment. Bravo!

    • @DwightHayles
      @DwightHayles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome analogy - Probably one of the most FUNNY poker comments I've ever read!

    • @savageblackfish5117
      @savageblackfish5117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well played, nh

  • @justinron1772
    @justinron1772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My last 1-3 game I raised from 20 all the way to 50. 50 was when I finally got people to start folding. Most hands had atleast 4 callers it was crazy. I hate limping and end up in bad spots later in the hands

    • @ericaarseth7678
      @ericaarseth7678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's amazingly pathetic when that happens!

    • @RoganBits
      @RoganBits 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Disgusting.
      How did you counter this?

    • @justinron1772
      @justinron1772 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@RoganBits I never figured it out.

    • @mrmanlet7385
      @mrmanlet7385 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I actually like overlimping low pp, suited Ax and Kx, even suited Qx on the button as well as suited connectors and one gappers. It can really pay off big.

  • @shawnadams1460
    @shawnadams1460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is unbelievably valuable to people like me who play in things like the WTPT. My uncle and I are small stakes players who a few times a year play bigger events if the bankrolls allow but play a weekly game in that league. When we first started playing he would get so upset that people were calling him regardless of what they had, I'm talking getting sucked out off of 3-5 suited... But we adjusted our play styles and even though you still play the better hand perfectly and the cards have different plans we rarely get angry about it and chalk it up to learning how to play these types of players. Great vid man keep them coming!

    • @okiepokertraveler1718
      @okiepokertraveler1718 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Never get mad at the fish. When you tap the aquarium too hard, they run in the corner and stop wanting to play with you. Then you make no money, because you become the fish.

  • @stanvinken2786
    @stanvinken2786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've had this problem when playing a short cash came with everyone on around 50BB, I tried raising bigger but I still got called a lot and more often than not I didn't really flop anything and because we were so short I wasn't really able to bluff at it either, especially multi-way (so I ended up just losing a lot of reasonably big pots). And whenever I tried limping I never knew whether I was ahead or not (unless I had the nuts), which made it super hard to play.

    • @oldmancannabis3026
      @oldmancannabis3026 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then u should probably tighten ur range and limp wider

  • @samuelecrotti9456
    @samuelecrotti9456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    James "no-razor" Sweeney. I LOVE YOU MAN, I HAVE MASSIVELY IMPROVED MY WINRATE SINCE I SUBSCRIBED

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congrats on the improvements Samuele!

  • @juhdah2146
    @juhdah2146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One or two fish, it's exciting, however, it is very disturbing when majority are fish, they will call any raise, almost never raise so it was an unexciting event. I will use this strategies should I encounter such craziness.

  • @michiel1603
    @michiel1603 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is exactly my homegame. Most of the adjustments i've made already and i try to balance to raise hands like 10js qjs and limp in late position with AKs AQs and sometimes QQ/JJ. In ep
    Also what i'm trying out is limp raising. Seems that these calling stations loose their balls when there's a 3bet so you can isolate a raiser.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LRR can do interesting things for sure!

  • @pokergeniusordonkey6517
    @pokergeniusordonkey6517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great beard.
    Split-Suit is the Sasquatch of Poker Math.
    He's the Math-Squatch.

  • @Mitjitsu
    @Mitjitsu ปีที่แล้ว

    The problem is often caused by overplaying hands that at your bottom your range that are hard to play unless you smash the flop. I don't exactly see the value of 10x it pre with hands like 88/JQs/ATo if you still may get 3-4 callers.

  • @okiepokertraveler1718
    @okiepokertraveler1718 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm sure we've all heard the acronym FOMO. Fear of missing out is also a huge thing in poker, and unless you make your raise scarier than the villains' fear of missing out, then they are going to call. So when you have 3.4 or 5 or more limpers in front of you, making a standard 2.5x or 3x raise is not going to get them to fold. You'll end up playing a bloated family pot, fortunately in position, we hope, and have to be quite skilled to negotiate it.

  • @LadyD33Lee
    @LadyD33Lee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've learned a ton from you in about 6 months. I'm finally getting to the final table with a lot of chips instead of being the desperate low stack.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great job Doretta!

  • @chrisnewtownnsw
    @chrisnewtownnsw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought the ebook with audio and i'm only 5 mins in but can already tell this is gonna be a game changer for me. Much appreciated, thanks James and thanks for the discount as well.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome Chris. Enjoy the whole thing!

  • @francescoiadicicco1266
    @francescoiadicicco1266 ปีที่แล้ว

    This kind of strategy (big raises PF) at super fishy tables causes an endless chip bleeding (expecially when multi-tabling). You have to fold a lot of multiway pots. After 30-40 hands you are already one buyin and half behind without playing a f.kin hand.
    So I prefer changing tables to find a mixed pool of regs and fishes.At least regs respect your openings and fold often allowing you to isolate fish.

  • @jonlaw2258
    @jonlaw2258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly bro, you have got to be one of the coolest humans that's ever walked this earth. Such great content with a chill attitude and asking for constructive criticism. Helped my game a great deal....Thank you sir!

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jon, and you are very welcome =)

  • @SuperKojota
    @SuperKojota 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finaly someone make good video about this theme.Bravo.Can you make video about 3bet pots,defending and atacking vs differnet opponents: lags,tags,nits?

  • @pokergeniusordonkey6517
    @pokergeniusordonkey6517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Raise the limpers. Raise them big.
    I've also found at the micros, it's ok to just give up some of these chips post flop, when you totally miss the board.
    Many micro opponents are playing for a different reason. They enjoy playing lots of hands and winning lots of pots and they rarely pay attention to the size of the pot. I let some of these guys pick up my 6 or 7X raise with their ridiculous donk bet on the flop, and they feel good, but they are ultimately setting themselves up to lose a huge pot.
    Also, when the regular players behind you call the bigger pre-flop raise they have something playable, and when they 3-bet the bigger raise they have a very, very playable hand.
    Raise the limpers. Raise them big.

    • @fundiver198
      @fundiver198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And tighten your range, if there are multible limpers, as you often see in the early stages on micro stake online tournaments. Its ok to isolate a single limper with J9o from the BTN, but if 4 guys have already limped into the pot, then just let them bust each other, and wait for a better hand.

    • @Hexspa
      @Hexspa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who should I raise and to what degree?

    • @absoluttchamp
      @absoluttchamp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can only say, good luck lol

    • @kindredlebel9175
      @kindredlebel9175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hexspa if you have high implied odds pre flop, then bet high. Gets the randos off the pot, isolating potentially other monster hands. The rule of poker, is to charge the other players for looking at more cards.

  • @igor6815
    @igor6815 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I have something like Ak or aq. And opponent at best has low pair. Should I let it go? Because in that situation they usually check or bet really small (rarely). But no matter how big you bet they call and screw you. They don't care that draw is qq29j and I could have a lot of things.

    • @KKSuited
      @KKSuited ปีที่แล้ว

      You lower your Cbet frequency against calling stations, and you bet your strong hands slightly larger, because they're willing to call. You dump most hands you whiff with. Against calling stations, you're going to have to give up some smaller pots to eventually catch them when you have a big hand.

  • @AirbnbAutomated
    @AirbnbAutomated 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Friendly advice. Manual focus and back the camera up / use a longer lens.

  • @MrBlack-wt5er
    @MrBlack-wt5er 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    another thing I might do although it is risky is I'll raise exactly what I think every limper will call with aces like say 60 chips at the beginning of a game with a 1500 stack then on the flop I'll go all in, this can be vary dangerous so it is hard to suggest but I had tables where there was 5 limpers at the early stages of the game and obviously all of them will call 60 if they already called 20 so the pot will be 360 including your bet assuming nobody folds and if you expect someone to make a fish bet on the flop like 30 or 60 into a 300 pot I'd let them bet first or even before the flop if you think you could raise 65 or 70 chips and they all will call then do that instead. If you get called you could be beat but you would be surprised how often you'll get a "top pair call" with a duce kicker or even a middle pair but about 1/4 of the time someone will call you that actually has you beat, most of the time everyone will fold and a lot of times you'll get a bad call and knock someone out of the game and take the pot and their chips and you might even get a hitchhiker going for a flush which would be bad because they have pot odds to actually make the call because it would be over 3 to 1 on their money and they do have about a 33% chance at winning making the call justified but ask yourself this "if you win that hand and someone makes a bad call could you win the whole sit and go" or if they all fold could you win the sit and go otherwise? You could stagger your bet with aces or kings and pray someone calls you but if you have been playing tight you are risking everyone folding the hand with a big bet.

  • @InstinctBassin
    @InstinctBassin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mind if I ask what video editing program you use? This is great.

  • @yarntwisted
    @yarntwisted 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I play a local casino, and it's gotten to the point that even going all in at 100 BB gets 4-5 callers. It's insanity. It's become bingo, and I'm sick of it. Doesn't even feel like poker anymore, it's just luck. Wondering if it's a trend coming up in poker, or if it's just my dumb local casino.

  • @Mark-br9ww
    @Mark-br9ww 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been watching all your videdos, and now with this one I just learned you wrote a book!!? I instantly bought it off amazon and am letting my friends know. I wish I knew about it sooner!

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a few books =) Enjoy! www.splitsuit.com/important-poker-books

  • @KimiiiRaikkonen
    @KimiiiRaikkonen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this informative video. I agree, though I find myself more often in an aggressive game were people like to raise. then bunch of callers.
    Had an annoying guy in plo game.(This probably goes for holdem too)
    weird 5way dynamic where it went Limp to me. and when I limp behind . Guy to left potted it. not always but very often. So I started to fold hands I did not want to Limp/call. now he stopped potting..
    When I opened myseøf it usually went just Call or fold. he did not 3bet and almost never fold..
    Tried implement Limp/3bet but never got into that scenario as he just did not raise when I was good. probably saw a live tell on me
    Alot of weird hands showed up at river. and even though this was plo. It's really annoying to have these guys on the left.. Love fish to left and Aggro to my right.
    Maybe do a video about how to deal with aggressive players on the left? Struggling.. :(

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a great idea =)

    • @rhyinsdad2189
      @rhyinsdad2189 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      One thing that I have done to combat this is get a seat change button and move to the left of aggressive players if possible. This is for live games. I don’t play online so I’m not sure if that is possible.

  • @jeffcorney1512
    @jeffcorney1512 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for confirming my thoughts after last night's tourney, whole table limped to me on the button ,raised 4.5bb with AK Got 2 callers.Flop comes A67 ,utg throws 3/4 pot in next to act folds and I get my chips in good forcing her all in,she reveals 78 off suit so I'm feeling like I got value before the turn and river roll out 7 7 pmsl .ill try 8bb preflop in same situation next time to isolate but even still,on the flop these fish are getting all in with 1 pair of 7s and the like and I'm getting out drawn over and over again.Starting to think the $25 MTT are to loose and I should play at higher stakes but less frequently

    • @ligafftheindifferent3495
      @ligafftheindifferent3495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got an ideal situation. You got a fish to call with a tad under 5 outs and go all in. These monster edges on large pots are what winning is all about. You really don't want too many correct folds, though you will have more variance that way.

  • @fr0styy202
    @fr0styy202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently witnessed an individual that called a preflop raise, flop bet, turn Bet-Jam with Jack high….

    • @ThePokerBank
      @ThePokerBank  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting. I'm assuming it caused a bit of controversy?

  • @kno6ndg7
    @kno6ndg7 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you will raise every poreflop against limpers, you MAY BE will see them soon to stop limp. But you will observe it from outside of the table.
    Because they will still call you and they will still be getting matches which make you out very quickly. If there's 6 limpers at the table, one or two will anyway get better or equal combinations than you. And you will lose pretty fast.
    In fact, you should fold bad hands and only raise when you have good position AND good hand.

  • @tamoose1
    @tamoose1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the game I play in live and is so helpful! Thanks Jeff! Going to order the book today

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Enjoy it!

  • @jr9655
    @jr9655 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are we ever going to get online poker in the states. It has been over 10 years since I was last able to make a deposit to pokerstars

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm certainly looking forward to having online back in the US - for sure.

  • @mrburns805
    @mrburns805 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you adjust raise sizes in a $100 max $1/2 game? Raising 10x to isolate gives you almost no postflop playability.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a video coming out in a couple weeks that covers 50bb games. Stay tuned =)

  • @BrianMoore2991
    @BrianMoore2991 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice. Thanks James!

  • @56dlp
    @56dlp 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you're at a table full of calling stations, is playing tight not the preferred strategy?

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If the table is full of them, yes, I'd be much tighter on average.

  • @rjtroy2214
    @rjtroy2214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Turn auto focus off.. nice info tho keep it up!

  • @jennky8447
    @jennky8447 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice, thanks James! I'm proud i kinda knew the answers beforehand which is a testament to all I've learned from you, thanks! 1)Your background looks good, 2)You may consider zooming out just a bit.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Jenn!

  • @M.S.Fitness
    @M.S.Fitness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Beard has come a long way my friend. How's Doug? We ever gonna get some videos from him too?

  • @kirilmihaylov1934
    @kirilmihaylov1934 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What software do you use???

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      this was edited with Premiere Pro

  • @ledrash6079
    @ledrash6079 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    3-5 callers on a raise? wow, which site do you play on? Can i go there too?

    • @matthewlafontaine2531
      @matthewlafontaine2531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is totally standard for home games. Nobody folds, ever.

    • @ruzreuben9755
      @ruzreuben9755 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Common in micros

    • @ledrash6079
      @ledrash6079 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ruzreuben9755 Not whereever i played... But what do i know? I just played 1 000 000 hands or so for a few years.

  • @MarioAriasJr
    @MarioAriasJr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very enjoyable. Perhaps a shirt that provides some contrast? Or a lighting change. There was an "Evil Genius" floating head vibe. Also it's harder to see that fantastic beard when everything fades to black down there.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really need to buy a few shirts that aren't black and/or dark navy lol

    • @jimmythewig3354
      @jimmythewig3354 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like the floating head look!

  • @MrBlack-wt5er
    @MrBlack-wt5er 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another thing I'll do is I'll donk bet if I smash the flop with a garbage hand but if I expect someone to bet I'll wait till they bet and I might even go all in instead.

  • @michaelstern5206
    @michaelstern5206 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice transitions James! It’s great to see that your editing and video making skills are catching up to your poker knowledge!

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Michael!

  • @j2dakool
    @j2dakool 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Been watching almost all your videos and got caught off guard with the face footage 😂

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At first I was unbalanced... =P

  • @chriswilson1968
    @chriswilson1968 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to limp a little more but still folding all the garbage. Narrowing my opening range. Just seeing cheap flops with top 20-30% of hands. These people also love to call post flop so just value bet them to death.

  • @joe930709
    @joe930709 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    it is so lucky to see a 'calling station' like what he said. maybe backiup 10 years u see that kind of player oftenly , but for now, no more you can expect. everyone know some game. if there is one, just open big, if they like to pay, make them pay the max. and work on your post flop game, let math beat them

  • @SilencerXLR8
    @SilencerXLR8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lost a sesh yesterday where i lost to quad 3s, a straight flush bottom Ace, A high, 2 pair like 3 times all this to people who are calling 15 BB preflop raises with freaking 2♥️7♥️😤 EVERYTIME feels bad man

  • @andremicheaux4863
    @andremicheaux4863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow what great content! this is gonna be super useful!

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Andre =)

    • @andremicheaux4863
      @andremicheaux4863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@splitsuit I was being sarcastic. lol

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andremicheaux4863 cool?

  • @brianjoyce9040
    @brianjoyce9040 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Analytical accurate awesome. Thx for what you do. Never have enough info

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Brian!

  • @ericaarseth7678
    @ericaarseth7678 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I often play 1-3 and in looser games you need to raise to $25 to $30 to isolate. One cardinal rule I've learned against fish is you can't buff them! 'Cause they don't know when to fold! If they have anything at all from longshot draw to bottom pair they will call.

    • @CJ.1998X.Y.Z
      @CJ.1998X.Y.Z ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It actually does my head in and I almost feel bad. The other day I had KK and on preflop I had 2K6.
      On a 2/5 game I had preflop raised to $30. A strong message I am strong. On the turn a 7. I raise to $75 and get called. On the river, you wouldn’t believe it, K! I go all in for $350.
      Villain calls and shows down with A2 off suit.
      I actually feel bad playing against people that stupid.

    • @ericaarseth7678
      @ericaarseth7678 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CJ.1998X.Y.Z Love guys like that! It's what fuels the game for good plays!

    • @CJ.1998X.Y.Z
      @CJ.1998X.Y.Z ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ericaarseth7678 idk like I’m not mega wealthy or anything but I legitimately don’t need the money. I play poker to win because I like to know my game is good. I don’t like to win unfairly lol like idk I’d have felt much better if he had a good hand. I get what you mean, the idiots pump fresh cash into the poker economy but yeah I love to win competitively and feel the pressure not just crushing newbies haha

  • @jppagetoo
    @jppagetoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's tough to raise 10BB when everybody is limping in every hand. If you do that the other players will leave and you won't have a game. The good news is you know you are playing against weaker players. They don't have any idea how you are playing. They don't know if you are folding a lot or playing every hand. Play stronger hands in postion more often. No need for a bluffing range (or trying to use ranges at all). Play like that is what is going on and you will win, you should be able to outplay them post-flop. Enjoy the game as it is, or move along to a better game.

  • @pokerandtravel6946
    @pokerandtravel6946 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Unfolding poker" is a very useful book for the intermediate player and is written in a smart format.
    I have a suggestion for your videos: try using more graphics, points 1,2,3..etc. Then it will be easier for us to follow you 🤗

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Stavros! Noted on the added graphics - it's a balance in video quality & hours spent editing. I'm still working to find that balance =)

  • @thomassmith3008
    @thomassmith3008 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the format - maybe "split" screen with your face and an example hand?

  • @Vox24
    @Vox24 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good advice thank you! :D

  • @thekennyshow1369
    @thekennyshow1369 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it direct and not to fancy stay true to your style in the poker youtube channel world

  • @nGUNNARp
    @nGUNNARp ปีที่แล้ว

    gotta love how people think that playing like a fish is the best way to play against fish...play good poker, if people don't want to fold vs normal sizes that they should fold against, that's GOOD for you if you are playing a good strategy. If you are blaming people's bad play on you not being able to win, you are a fish yourself.

  • @edwardfreeman7360
    @edwardfreeman7360 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir, you are awesome!!! Thank you for the tips!!!

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome Edward!

  • @Arabsummer
    @Arabsummer ปีที่แล้ว

  • @fastfunpokerjamie124
    @fastfunpokerjamie124 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good content here... all these vlogs out there and in 9 mins you wrecked them all w actual content.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jamie! What I lack in storytelling I try to make up for with succinct & applicable info =)

  • @byJRubio
    @byJRubio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey James! I'm Francisco, thank you very much for this content. I really appreciate it, learnt a lot. Will keep You updated with my last results. Thanks again, greetings from Spain 😄🍻

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers sir!

  • @psyhodope9065
    @psyhodope9065 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this verry usefoul videos.you ar a very educated guy you have my respect.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @fr0styy202
    @fr0styy202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Important video criticism:
    I like your face.

    • @ThePokerBank
      @ThePokerBank  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I can't take much credit for it though, lol

  • @MrBlack-wt5er
    @MrBlack-wt5er 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If the whole table keeps limping I'll take a pair of 7's or better and go all in, the bigger my stack gets the tighter I'll play, I'll also become a maniac if I become a mega stack.

  • @breytex
    @breytex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video!
    Put the camera into "manual focus" mode, focus once and leave the focus.
    In your video, the camera tried to refocus a couple of times, which is annoying :)
    Just a small issue though, good content! Like the format.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers! Is there any chance I move forward/backward slightly during recording and end up with an entire video that's out of focus? That's my main fear with going totally manual tbh.

    • @blackredgaming205
      @blackredgaming205 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@splitsuit Sit a bit further from the camera your face is way to close in my opinion

    • @RLplusabunchofdumbnumbers
      @RLplusabunchofdumbnumbers 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@splitsuit Is your camera/lens set up something where you can control the aperture? (I'm a photographer, not a videographer, but I know a lot of folks shoot their video with DSLRs or Mirrorless). If you set the depth of field deeper (e.g., f/6 v f/2.8) it will give you room to move without losing focus. You'll lose that creamy bokeh you've got going on, but it will keep you in focus the whole time (and you can obviously dial it in - there will be a 'sweet spot' aperture setting where you're you're maximizing bokeh/DoF while still keeping yourself in focus). You can also move back a bit - what's the focal length of the lens you're using?
      I like the initial lighting, btw - going with a stronger key light gives good separation from the BG and keeps you from looking washed out. I don't know what your set up is, but one thing I use for corporate headshots is just a bigass softbox (I have a 4' diameter octobox) a bit off to the side. The angle gives some softer shadowing, but the size keeps the light from being too harsh (specifically, keeps it from being too specular).
      Keeping the light head on, consider your angle as well. There's a method of lighting called "Butterfly" lighting (because of the shadow cast under the nose - can't see it on you, ya big hairy man), but it's often used for modeling and 'glamour' shooting because it's so flattering. It's a photography maxim, but it's obviously just as true for video: "We don't photograph things, we photograph light." I'd rather have a mediocre camera and great light than the best camera in the world and bad light (kinda like suits - a $100 suit perfectly tailored will look infinitely better than a $2000 suit that doesn't fit).
      Love the videos, thanks for all the insights. It's been great watching my losses shift to primarily bad beats and coolers instead of my own leaks - I mean, I'm hoping to start winning soon, but baby steps, right? ;)

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rob Latimer thanks a ton Rob! I'm using a GH4 with a lumix 15/1.7 lens. I have a diva ring facing me and a floor light behind me that gives that gradient on the back wall. I'm going to record a rack of manual videos today with your suggestions and hope for the best :)

    • @RLplusabunchofdumbnumbers
      @RLplusabunchofdumbnumbers 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@splitsuit Oh yeah, if you've got it anywhere near the widest apertures, then dialing that back a bit will likely fix you right up.
      The Lumix camera are Micro-4/3, so the crop factor should be 2x, meaning that f/1.7 is the equivalent DoF of a f/3.4 - pretty wide open. Setting it to something like f/3 -f/4 on the camera/lens (making it the equivalent of f/6-f/8 on a full frame) should give you more room to move while still keeping you well in focus. I don't have first hand experience with micro-4/3 though, so I may be a bit off, but that math should be close.
      And you're using a ring light? From the reflection in your eyes, looks like you have it above you instead of shooting through the ring? If it's big enough diameter, you can try the latter - it's another flattering light set up (though it may be a bit too 'make-up tutorial' for your tastes...though, on the other hand, there is a reason why it's a popular lighting for make-up, it tends to look good).
      Good luck with your new gear/new format.

  • @robertosoto8691
    @robertosoto8691 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about people who say don't rasing more then 5x the bb puts to much pressure on your hand to win.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Which is more important, applying less pressure to myself or more pressure to them?

    • @robertosoto8691
      @robertosoto8691 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true! Read it in a pro poker book is all.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robertosoto8691 good job questioning it =)

  • @TheClemmons352
    @TheClemmons352 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. The games I play are all no fold em hold em! 😔😔Thanks for the advice.

  • @DeViceCrimsin_
    @DeViceCrimsin_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a beginner this is very annoying. Especially if I see a bluff situation.

  • @danielrichardson3613
    @danielrichardson3613 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just raise a slightly tighter range and NEVER cBet light against these players. This kind of action is money if you accept youll never get them off middle pair or better. Awesome for drawing hands and for weak pairs with over cards etc. You'll take some beats and coolers but for the most part they will almost tell you what they have. If you're bluffing you're bluffing too much.

  • @CristianCarvajalC
    @CristianCarvajalC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With fishies i play tight all in

  • @noyb154
    @noyb154 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent

  • @SteveRay911
    @SteveRay911 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is exactly what I was wondering about after a couple recent sessions, greatly appreciated! Would this apply to tournament poker as well? In the beginning of tournaments I hate to bloat pots and risk my entire stack...

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers Steve! As for tournaments, it can still apply - but there are more dynamics at play with rebuy vs. single-life and other MTT-specific factors.

  • @straight_flizzy
    @straight_flizzy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Show that Beard Ma Boy!

  • @EricA-xd9fn
    @EricA-xd9fn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp. Never limp.

    • @charlesfromm6133
      @charlesfromm6133 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Eric A *never open limp. Limping behind can be perfectly good.

    • @SuperKojota
      @SuperKojota 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Death to limpers.

  • @tylermokarry9731
    @tylermokarry9731 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos but I have beaten the horse to death at this point(meaning ive seen them all, prob rewatched a bunch), if you could post a Hand review maybe like once a month that would be sick , either way good to see you posting again, happy grinding =)

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure I will Tyler - just trying to find a balance with it all =)

  • @deleee2313
    @deleee2313 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro I love your vids

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Dylan =)

  • @leonardocruz2929
    @leonardocruz2929 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muito obrigado pelo conteúdo. Por gentileza poderia colocar a tradução em português.

  • @rhynemusic
    @rhynemusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A lil too close to the camera I think, slightly too low too. Otherwise great to see you on camera!

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Kevin!

  • @DerekMatthewCoverSongs
    @DerekMatthewCoverSongs 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    James Harden beard 👏

  • @Hexspa
    @Hexspa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The voice has a face! Next book: Unfolding After Effects

  • @MugenTJ
    @MugenTJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would you want fish to fold? Play a value heavy range. Poker isn’t rocket science. It’s some kinda science/art.

  • @WokeSteve
    @WokeSteve 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you can't beat them,join them.

  • @Big-guy1981
    @Big-guy1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you a Taleban gambler?

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      no sir

    • @Big-guy1981
      @Big-guy1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just kidding, man. Btw, I loved your 1% video series. Are you gonna do the same for Application of NLHE by Janda and NLHE Theory and Practice by Sklansky-Miller?

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Big-guy1981 Thank you! I don't have any plans to do another book>course at this time, but I am percolating on another course idea =)

    • @Big-guy1981
      @Big-guy1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      As you wish. Personally I think poker books are an oudated concepts. Videos like Your 1% video are more in tune with modern poker. Cheers mate.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Big-guy1981 Cheers indeed.

  • @nat2r
    @nat2r 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I disagree. I think opening using a min-raise is better since they'll often call down with any pair or draw and the rake in the micros is brutal. Of course if we are playing super tight than I get this.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All that does is bloat the pot while offering zero fold equity and it fails to create better postflop spots.

  • @kindredlebel9175
    @kindredlebel9175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great advice for fake poker.

  • @rickylim858
    @rickylim858 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your head's upside down hair goes on top

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gravity got me early in life lol

  • @gryphos7124
    @gryphos7124 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should do a poker vlog and analyze some hands you played at a live session! Similar to Andrew Neeme/Brad Owen etc.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I likely will =)

    • @gryphos7124
      @gryphos7124 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats the greatest thing ever! Any ETA on when they'll start popping up? Ive always wanted to see you in action.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Griff Joyce maybe over the summer while out in Vegas :)

  • @JVerschueren
    @JVerschueren 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think, in terms of video quality, you're doing ok, but your lighting, imo. is just too "flat". The contours of your face are getting lost and the image lacks "warmth", due to, I'm guessing, using a led ring light on your camera? -that's good for lighting stuff, but not people, imnsho.
    But what do I know? -it's been the late 80's/early 90's since I did any podium stuff.

  • @dimitrismaster
    @dimitrismaster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That beard...

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a work in progress =)

  • @mr.falcon8968
    @mr.falcon8968 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone else feel like we cheat listening to split, he strengthens our foundation to stop all leaks and strike hard. This is SPARTA! Good luck and happy grinding ha. Thanks split!

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome Falcon =)

  • @RonZucker
    @RonZucker 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the format. Consider moving your camera a bit higher. Looking down a bit is a tad more flattering I'm general.

  • @ronaldgrabs6522
    @ronaldgrabs6522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You got such a great face for radio!

    • @MackinCheezy
      @MackinCheezy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ronald Grabs lmfao

  • @k0ka1nch0
    @k0ka1nch0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your voice...it just doesn't match your face at all. lu

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You aren't the first to say that lol

    • @k0ka1nch0
      @k0ka1nch0 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You sound like a mature whiz kid and look like a viking.

    • @splitsuit
      @splitsuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grigor Dimitrov I can only take that as a compliment :)

    • @k0ka1nch0
      @k0ka1nch0 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is :D

  • @hymnofashes
    @hymnofashes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually disagree with this. I play this kind of game all the time with a brutal rake and short stacks, and I smash it. And this is my advice. You want them in there with those dominated hands and junky draws and pair-plus draws. When you raise huge, you risk getting jammed on by someone who wakes up with AK QQ+, which is going to be about a fifth of the time. Of course, as your position improves, this risk decreases. But if you get frustrated and raise to $20 with KTs over 6 limpers, you can get jammed on, and you also open yourself up to the dreaded limp-reraise, which is either a small pair or the nuts. Since you won't see it more than twice per session, have fun guessing!
    Anyway, don't fork your range. This is my main point: if nine people want to call 8 more dollars with their entire limping range, LET THEM. Play a huge, massively multiway pot with a gigantic range advantage. The multiway nature and tiny spr of these pots, and the predictable behavior of the donks (slowplaying monsters, jamming draws on the flop) makes them straightforward to play. You should raise all of your pairs, and all of your good suited broadway contaning an ace or king. Your UTG raising range, plus all of your small pairs. Because they won't 3-bet enough, punish them by set-mining. Sure it's high variance. But you'll win a $250 pot with a $30 stack. So.... be patient.

  • @waiifii22
    @waiifii22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ohmfg I love your videos

  • @patapatachakapon
    @patapatachakapon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video but you might wanna do some grooming off the table

  • @bestechnology
    @bestechnology 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ditch the beard and move to Russia, comrad.

  • @SuperKojota
    @SuperKojota 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Selam Malejkum :P .Alah Ekbar.

  • @hymnofashes
    @hymnofashes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get braces. You are definitely good enough at poker you can afford the orthodontics. The beard is savage, though.