Bluff
Also called Semi-bluff.
Betting with a weak hand to make a stronger hand give up.
A bluff works when the story your bets tell is believable and the other player can fold. A semi-bluff is a bluff with outs: if it is called, the hand can still improve.
A player who never bluffs is easy to read; one who always bluffs is easy to call. The balance is the skill.
New to poker? Play your first hands, with a coach at every decision. Practice points only.
Try it yourself
On the last round you missed your draw and hold only high card. Your one opponent is careful, and folds often to a bet. Which reason could a bet have?
One question, a minute or two. Nothing to finish first.
Learn and practise it
- Lesson: Why you bet