4:00 - I'm a bit confused here - in the HJ vs. a LJ open, we're 3-betting AKs and AKo, but as I would have expected we're 3-betting the suited version marginally more often. However when the CO is facing a 3-bet from the small blind, it's inverted - we're never raising AKs, but we're raising AKo about 50% of the time. Is this because in the 2nd scenario, we're 4-betting AKo as a pseudo-bluff, rather than for value? We only call AKs because we fear the all-in and having to fold our equity? I can't see it in the video, but I'm assuming AKo would fold to a jam - otherwise I don't understand the reversal in the way we play these hands. The way these hands shift in value can be really deceptive, varying with the action, our position, and of course our stack size.
How do these tips change in tournament play? We value big cards more with fewer BBs, but I assume we still muck AK when facing a 3 bet followed by a shove (no ICM).
The issue for me with AK is not "I don't win the pot very often" The issue is that even when I do make a very strong hand I can't win a big pot because when I am the preflop aggressor my opponent will 'put me' on AK very often. For example the flop is JT2 and I have AJ. I will get paid off a lot easier than if the flop is KT2 and I AK.
AK is an easy all in because the only hands that dominate you are QQ. When you have AK you block AA and KK. It’s impossible for them to have it since you are blocking it. Impossible
The other day I had AK of spades, I was out of position, and knew the pot would be raised so I was planning on a three bet.. Someone raises to 25.. a few callers.. then someone bumps it up to 70 bucks This is 1/2 mind you. 70 was about 50-60% of my stack at the time. So I decided to shove The big raiser calls and everyone else folds, we go heads up he has jacks I have AK of spades. I lost the coin flip.
Honestly, you just call at that point. I see WAY too many people lose these types of hands against damn near any pocket pair. By calling there, you have a good chance to improve, and if you dont...buy bye...live with chips and a chair.
@@shawnadams1460 No, in this instance shoving was the correct play, as calling would give him a super low SPR. If his stack was deeper, calling would've been better.
AK blocks your opponent from having AA and KK. Because you have AK it is therefore Impossible for your opponents to have AA or KK. Absolutely impossible! Thus an easy all in with AK is standard since the best hand opponent can have is QQ. Now let’s see another numb nuts comment on this without seeing sarcasm. 😂
The hack is stop over valuing one pair. Simple. Follow these rules DONT GO BROKE IN AN UNRAISED POT DONT STACK OFF WITH JUST ONE PAIR YOU CAN GO ALL IN ON A DRAW BUT NEVER CALL ALL IN WITH ONE POSITION, POSITION, POSITION there's more I'm sure I am forgetting. Ace kings value is that if you make a straight or flush it's usually to the nuts and that it dominates other aces. That said, play the hand aggressively when you hit and cautiously because it is dominated by aces and kings. It's also not easy to disguise in that if you pair your ace or king your opponent typically will assume you have what you have. So make your hand bet it, and watch board texture. It's a hand players often overplay. Best case scenario is getting the money in against one other player who has a lesser ace. Ace king is tricky in multi way pots. My best advice to a novice, treat it like a connector. 78 for example. You hold 78 suited you are not really excited if you flop a pair, you are hoping to make a straight or flop a flush perhaps. Maybe two pair or trips. Treat Ace king the same and it will serve you well. Cash games play it cautiously, tournaments much more aggressively.
"My best advice to a novice, treat it like a connector. 78 for example. You hold 78 suited you are not really excited if you flop a pair, you are hoping to make a straight or flop a flush perhaps. Maybe two pair or trips. Treat Ace king the same and it will serve you well." wtf are you talking about? AK to be treated like 78, are you out of your mind?? Didn´t you learn anything from the video?? BET BIG WITH TOP PAIR TOP KICKER!!!
@@PokerCoaching True. But when I was learning that saying was how I remembered that if the pot gets too big, you’re most likely not winning at showdown lol
Did you watch the video? lol. If played well, it is a solid winner. If it’s not, it isn’t being played well. The reason people don’t like it is because they loose big pits and win small ones, because they don’t play it well.
What hands do YOU have a hard time playing?
10s
8s-10s and AJo/ATo
Jiggities
The ones that lose
KK postflop when there's an ace on the board. such a painful fold, but needs must...
Where I play AK is tied for the first nuts with AA. Followed in second and third place by KK, then 22
4:00 - I'm a bit confused here - in the HJ vs. a LJ open, we're 3-betting AKs and AKo, but as I would have expected we're 3-betting the suited version marginally more often.
However when the CO is facing a 3-bet from the small blind, it's inverted - we're never raising AKs, but we're raising AKo about 50% of the time.
Is this because in the 2nd scenario, we're 4-betting AKo as a pseudo-bluff, rather than for value? We only call AKs because we fear the all-in and having to fold our equity? I can't see it in the video, but I'm assuming AKo would fold to a jam - otherwise I don't understand the reversal in the way we play these hands.
The way these hands shift in value can be really deceptive, varying with the action, our position, and of course our stack size.
How do these tips change in tournament play? We value big cards more with fewer BBs, but I assume we still muck AK when facing a 3 bet followed by a shove (no ICM).
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Yep....very nice video !!! AK it's always..1 of most dificult hands to play....but with this i think i will play better
Wow! You’re great teacher 👍👍
Thanks, I appreciate that!
The issue for me with AK is not "I don't win the pot very often"
The issue is that even when I do make a very strong hand I can't win a big pot because when I am the preflop aggressor my opponent will 'put me' on AK very often.
For example the flop is JT2 and I have AJ. I will get paid off a lot easier than if the flop is KT2 and I AK.
Is ako the best marginal made hand pre or aks?
I don't understand what you mean. AKs is better than AKo in terms of equity.
@PokerCoaching better way to have phrased it would have been is aks a marginal made hand preflop or a premium made hand.
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I am not sure. You will need to download it & try it out. Or contact them.
There is an old song that says '' You gotta learn when to hold them and when to fold them '' , I guess some people can't do that :)
True!
Never fold AK pre flop unless you’re facing a 4 bet. And not always then, but you should consider it, but it all depends on the table dynamic.
Thank you
You're welcome, James!
TPTK is also pretty marginal when it’s massively multi-way.
Ak I'm 4bet shoving. especially if people are overfolding AK
I mean it depends how deep you are lol
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AK is an easy all in because the only hands that dominate you are QQ. When you have AK you block AA and KK. It’s impossible for them to have it since you are blocking it. Impossible
That's why I like play poker against opponents like u
@@王大薯-f3q you are so dense you can’t see sarcasm in my statement 😂
Haha you are a funny dude
Limp, miss, fold.
This doesn't sound optimal.
AK v AA - TT & AK is c 43% - 57% . Crushed!
really, Einstein?
@@tanguerogo Yes, Bohr!
Whatever, i jam witj my AK! Thats it!
Never 3bet it to protect and balance your flatting range... Fish logic that actually works well
It depends on who your opponents are. That's why exploits are so crucial.
The other day I had AK of spades, I was out of position, and knew the pot would be raised so I was planning on a three bet..
Someone raises to 25.. a few callers.. then someone bumps it up to 70 bucks
This is 1/2 mind you.
70 was about 50-60% of my stack at the time. So I decided to shove
The big raiser calls and everyone else folds, we go heads up he has jacks I have AK of spades.
I lost the coin flip.
Honestly, you just call at that point. I see WAY too many people lose these types of hands against damn near any pocket pair. By calling there, you have a good chance to improve, and if you dont...buy bye...live with chips and a chair.
If you want to flip for all your money, you should play roulette. It only takes a minute.
@@shawnadams1460 No, in this instance shoving was the correct play, as calling would give him a super low SPR. If his stack was deeper, calling would've been better.
@@shawnadams1460cold call $70 into like 225+ pot with 60-70 behind? Fish
I’m glad you lost
AK blocks your opponent from having AA and KK. Because you have AK it is therefore Impossible for your opponents to have AA or KK. Absolutely impossible! Thus an easy all in with AK is standard since the best hand opponent can have is QQ. Now let’s see another numb nuts comment on this without seeing sarcasm. 😂
The hack is stop over valuing one pair. Simple.
Follow these rules
DONT GO BROKE IN AN UNRAISED POT
DONT STACK OFF WITH JUST ONE PAIR
YOU CAN GO ALL IN ON A DRAW BUT NEVER CALL ALL IN WITH ONE
POSITION, POSITION, POSITION
there's more I'm sure I am forgetting.
Ace kings value is that if you make a straight or flush it's usually to the nuts and that it dominates other aces. That said, play the hand aggressively when you hit and cautiously because it is dominated by aces and kings. It's also not easy to disguise in that if you pair your ace or king your opponent typically will assume you have what you have. So make your hand bet it, and watch board texture. It's a hand players often overplay. Best case scenario is getting the money in against one other player who has a lesser ace.
Ace king is tricky in multi way pots.
My best advice to a novice, treat it like a connector. 78 for example. You hold 78 suited you are not really excited if you flop a pair, you are hoping to make a straight or flop a flush perhaps. Maybe two pair or trips. Treat Ace king the same and it will serve you well.
Cash games play it cautiously, tournaments much more aggressively.
"My best advice to a novice, treat it like a connector. 78 for example. You hold 78 suited you are not really excited if you flop a pair, you are hoping to make a straight or flop a flush perhaps. Maybe two pair or trips. Treat Ace king the same and it will serve you well."
wtf are you talking about? AK to be treated like 78, are you out of your mind?? Didn´t you learn anything from the video?? BET BIG WITH TOP PAIR TOP KICKER!!!
AK wins a lot of small pots, loses more big pots
I see your logic. But you can win both, depending on a whole ton of variables.
@@PokerCoaching True. But when I was learning that saying was how I remembered that if the pot gets too big, you’re most likely not winning at showdown lol
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AK = Anna Kournikova. Looks good but hardly wins.
Did you watch the video? lol. If played well, it is a solid winner. If it’s not, it isn’t being played well.
The reason people don’t like it is because they loose big pits and win small ones, because they don’t play it well.
Wow bro, did you just time travel from 2003? Or did your uncle tell you that one
False.
Boomer
@@M23jnba prolly.
Unless they’re suited - fold to a 3 bet.
😂 you would get ran over in my games
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I don't think you are serious...
@@PokerCoaching and I care.