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how do you improve your game ?

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  1. scottyp19 scottyp19 is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 11:55am)

    hey guys i figured maby i d ask a simple question and hope for some good anwser i ve read some books read the post but how do u guys all go about anlysing and picking up the leaks in ur own games ?? i ve been using poker tracker free trial and dont know if i should go about buying it in 40 days ?
    i have so far started a poker log just writing down how much i throw down on a table but it rly dosnt seem to change much i try to stick to cash games latly but i do enjoy tournys and sngs
    any advice would be great and thanks
  2. AntiClimacus AntiClimacus is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 12:05pm) in reply to scottyp19

    <--- Look over at the strategy archives, you can spend literally weeks studying that stuff. I still do, and need to more often obv lol.
  3. BBird40 BBird40 is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 12:31pm) in reply to AntiClimacus

    Books, Hand analysis, Tons of play

    I am not a reliable source though, I am still trying to figure it out
  4. hicks1784 hicks1784 is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 1:47pm) in reply to scottyp19

    play play play thats all there is to it-volume. Another good idea would be to get someone to sweat your sessions this has really helped me in the past couple months.
  5. scottyp19 scottyp19 is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 1:52pm) in reply to hicks1784

    what do u think about the pokertracker software i love how it tell me my up and downs i like how it tracks my hands an shows how much i put in and lost or won i mean do u think its worth spending the $80 on it ? i have no money and my bankroll is rly low lol but i d like to do what i can to learn...
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  6. Glo4m Glo4m is offline Confess to me

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 2:02pm) in reply to BBird40

     
    Originally Posted by BBird40 View Post

    Books, Hand analysis, Tons of play

    this + joining a training site can be very beneficial.
  7. dirtydonzo dirtydonzo is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 2:05pm) in reply to scottyp19

    pick better games. play people worse than you.
  8. crackofdawn crackofdawn is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 2:26pm) in reply to dirtydonzo

    Focus on one type of game, read the articles on P5's, subscribe to a training site, implement what you have learned daily, pwn noobs
  9. MYBLUEDOG MYBLUEDOG is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 2:58pm) in reply to scottyp19

    1. Study everything you can find on the games you want to crush.

    2. Play, play, and play some more.

    3. Analyze and review your hand histories and tournaments to see where your leaks are.

    4. Play, play, and play some more.

    5. Find a friend that understands and wants to discuss poker situations,

    6. Play, play, and play some more.

    7. Get a coach for your game and shadow his games and have him shadow your play.

    8. Play, play, and play some more.

    9. Maybe join a training site and watch their videos for a month or so. You only need to continue with a training site if they show fresh information and you are still getting a benefit.

    10. Play, play, and play some more.
  10. bcdrmr bcdrmr is offline 3 of a kind > flush????

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 3:39pm) in reply to scottyp19

     
    Originally Posted by scottyp19 View Post

    how do you improve your game ?

    one hand at a time
  11. SigmaBetaRho SigmaBetaRho is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 3:50pm) in reply to bcdrmr

    would also highly suggest finding someone at your caliber or above and discussing hands with them
  12. Mozambee Mozambee is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2010 (3/16/2010 6:27pm) in reply to SigmaBetaRho

    I would say first choose the combination of the game you are best at / enjoy the most. Then your next course of action would be to play on a somewhat regular basis. Nothing you can read will be able to replace experience. Once you start getting a better "feel" of the game you have chosen, start reading various forums regarding hand histories. You should read the initial post, decide what you think would be the best course of action and why, and then proceed to read the replies and see how they compare. That would be a great way to get started. Also, you absolutely must have something to track your stats/progress. PT3 or HEM is an absolute must if you take the game remotely seriously. It keeps you honest about your own ability and tells you just about everything about past opponents. GL
  13. scottyp19 scottyp19 is offline

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    Mar 17th, 2010 (3/17/2010 8:21am) in reply to Mozambee

    thanks for all the great advice ..guess im gonna have to find some way to pay for poker tracker in a few weeks = / being poor is no fun when u enjoy playing poker hahahaha but i love it and the entertain ment value is still cheaper then seeing 2 movies a week like i used to lol
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  14. anignosaj anignosaj is offline

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    Mar 17th, 2010 (3/17/2010 8:48am) in reply to scottyp19

    post hands and find leaks

    network to find players to discuss hands

    join training site

    play play play
  15. tank0288 tank0288 is offline

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    Mar 17th, 2010 (3/17/2010 10:28am) in reply to MYBLUEDOG

     
    Originally Posted by MYBLUEDOG View Post

    1. Study everything you can find on the games you want to crush.

    2. Play, play, and play some more.

    3. Analyze and review your hand histories and tournaments to see where your leaks are.

    4. Play, play, and play some more.

    5. Find a friend that understands and wants to discuss poker situations,

    6. Play, play, and play some more.

    7. Get a coach for your game and shadow his games and have him shadow your play.

    8. Play, play, and play some more.

    9. Maybe join a training site and watch their videos for a month or so. You only need to continue with a training site if they show fresh information and you are still getting a benefit.

    10. Play, play, and play some more.

    cosign
  16. Klaybaron Klaybaron is offline

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    Mar 17th, 2010 (3/17/2010 11:18am) in reply to scottyp19

    Sent you some mail Scotty
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