The Squeeze Play
In this article:
- What is squeeze play poker?
- How to use the squeeze play in poker?
- The advantages of squeeze play.
- How to use the squeeze play in poker?
- The advantages of squeeze play.
What is Squeeze Play in Poker?
Squeeze play is an intermediate to advanced poker move. It is normally played pre-flop and can be used in tournament and cash games. Do you know the players' at your table? And, I mean not their names but the styles they play? Can you categorize them as either a loose player or a tight player? If you answered YES then you can use it in your game.
Squeeze play is essentially pinning a player as a 'loose' player and when this loose player raises from early position YOU make a re-raise to take the pot down. Simple and usually effective.
Some players might say squeeze play is just a bluff. Well, it is basically a strategic bluff which aims to 'extract' chips from your opponents.
Squeeze play is essentially pinning a player as a 'loose' player and when this loose player raises from early position YOU make a re-raise to take the pot down. Simple and usually effective.
Some players might say squeeze play is just a bluff. Well, it is basically a strategic bluff which aims to 'extract' chips from your opponents.
How to make a successful squeeze play
A successful squeeze play move occurs when a loose player raises, and you make a re-raise to take down the pot. Squeeze play is not determined by your cards, but by your poker 'read' on your opponents. Hence, if all players fold then you have made a successful squeeze play.
If you have been called, then you might be in a spot of trouble. It is important to only put this in to play when you are comfortable and sense that your opponent's hand is not overly strong- and they will lay their hand down. Always remember, the KEY to squeeze play is YOUR POKER READ.
The general rule for squeeze play is- bet 4 times the initial raise. If you are going to make this kind of bet, it is always good to do this with suited connectors or pocket pairs- cards that can play if your opponent does decide to actually call you. One vital consideration: control your aggression when your squeeze play.
If you have been called, then you might be in a spot of trouble. It is important to only put this in to play when you are comfortable and sense that your opponent's hand is not overly strong- and they will lay their hand down. Always remember, the KEY to squeeze play is YOUR POKER READ.
The general rule for squeeze play is- bet 4 times the initial raise. If you are going to make this kind of bet, it is always good to do this with suited connectors or pocket pairs- cards that can play if your opponent does decide to actually call you. One vital consideration: control your aggression when your squeeze play.
Advantages of Squeeze Play
1. You can extract chips from your opponents.
2. Allows you to take advantage of other players'.
3. It makes you a harder player to read.
4. Increase your chip stack and skill level.
2. Allows you to take advantage of other players'.
3. It makes you a harder player to read.
4. Increase your chip stack and skill level.
