POKER STRATEGY - BAD POKER FORM
Bad Form and how to get through it
Everyone goes through periods of bad form. This is when nothing seems to go your way for a period of time, sometimes lasting consecutive months.
This is the time where a lot of players “do” their entire bankroll.
The best way to get through this bad patch is to simply be patient and understand that it is part of the game. There is no need to be frustrated if you expect it and understand that poor form is inevitable. Being a good player means you can get through these “character defining” spells relatively undamaged. It’s all about damage control.
There are a few simple strategies for getting through these periods.
Take a Break
Sometimes a simple 5 minute break is all that is needed to change things up and regain composure. Sometimes a few weeks away is needed. This you will have to decide for yourself
Change Tables
Not recommended as all the hard work you have done in the previous session is lost and you have to relearn the new players
Play in a new environment
Change poker rooms all together. This could mean changing the online site. This normally helps a lot. All of the above still require a lot of patience and good decision making, tighten your game up in bad patches. Just hang in there because it will turn around and in no time your good luck will return and you will be hitting those “flush” and ‘straight” draws again. Don’t push for those and put yourself under unnecessary pressure when u have no “form” tho.
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