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Using Calls to Profit in Texas Holdem
The call is rarely used as a Texas Holdem strategy, and most players actually dismiss it because using it often is taken as a sign of weakness. Howver, the fact is that it has its place in a hand, and can make a huge difference.
As an example, take the following case. You are holding an 86 suited in a loose game. The flop comes up with a Q-4-10. You miss the flop completely and your opponent makes a bet. Here most players will fold, but because it such a loose game, the proper Texas Holdem strategy would actually be to call. Give the impression that you are holding something, or on a draw.
If the turn is an 8, and you make a pair, you should make a raise. Although in fact you are only holding a pair, the fact that you called earlier suggests to your opponent that you are holding a two pair, probably an 88 and a QQ, or perhaps a set.
Calling is also an effective Texas Holdem strategy when it comes to building a pot. If you flop the set, making a raise, especially on a tight aggressive table, will trigger alarms and will lead to folds. By calling, the impression is that you are still on the draw, and this will encourage your opponents to stay in and bet.
Calling is also something that you can use when playing against rocks. If there are two suits on the board, make a call, and if the third appears on the turn, bet hard or make raise. For the rock, it will appear certain that you hit the flush draw, when in fact you are holding only connectors. Of course, this Texas Holdem strategy should only be used against very tight players.
Calling in Texas Holdem is in fact just alike any other strategy. It has its strong points, and the key will be in how you use it. Just like in raising or folding, you will have to incorporate other elements, such as reading or placing your opponent's hand in a range.
Also, your table image will play part. If you are known as a tight aggressive player, it will help sell your strategy to your opponents.
By learning how to read the situation on the table and also the types of players involved, you can use it effectively to win a lot of Texas Holdem pot money.