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Using Postflop Aggression to Your Advantage

While pre-flop strategy lays the foundation for a winning online poker game, postflop play often determines the outcome of a hand. 

Postflop play begins once the community cards are revealed, and players must adapt strategies based on the new information available. Unlike pre-flop time - where decisions are made with limited data - postflop play adds in an understanding of hand ranges, position, and opponent tendencies.


 

Hand Range Analysis:

Evaluate the potential range of hands your opponents might be holding, based on their pre-flop and postflop actions. Consider the board texture and how it interacts with different hand ranges.

Positional Awareness:

Recognize the power of position and adjust your aggression accordingly. You have the ability to exploit your opponents when you are in late position by applying pressure when they show weakness.

Selective Aggression:

Be selective with your aggression - not every hand warrants a bold move - look for opportunities where your opponent's range is likely weak, and you can represent strength.

Balancing Your Range:

Mix up your play with a range of aggressive and passive actions, to keep from appearing too predictable. Take things a step further, and confuse your opponents by occasionally taking unexpected lines.

Adjusting to Opponents:

Pay attention to playing styles of your opponents. Some players may be more susceptible to aggression, others more likely to fold in the face of pressure. Exploit the weaknesses of your opponents by tailoring your aggression to their tendencies.

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By honing your skills in hand range analysis, positional awareness, and implementing advanced strategies, you can elevate your postflop game to new heights. 

Jump in the game with confidence, and let your postflop aggression be one of the tools in your toolbox for online poker success.