MULLETS77
2007-02-21 13:36:36 · 8 answers · asked by MULLETS77 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
It depends on the situation. If you think someone is repeatedly trying to steal it, you will have to take a stand. But equally, don't get crazy defending your big blind with a weak hand. It's not worth throwing money in the pot just to protect a blind. The money you may lose defending a blind will cost you far more than simply relinquishing the blind.
2007-02-21 14:11:49 · answer #1 · answered by ZCT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should almost always defend it on a limit game unless your cards are unplayable like 7 2, 8 3, 10, 5, etc.
In a no limit cash game you don't defend it unless it is a sufficient to flop something with or if there are many people in the pot, even with a 3 or 4 bet raise.
In a tournament, if you are constantly getting your blind stolen by the same person then you should come back over the top all in.
2007-02-22 05:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by closetcoon_fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defending your blinds depend on a few thing: the size of your chips stack, your image at the table, the style of your opponents, how many players are involved in the hand, and if it's a tournament at what stage of the tourney are you.
If you decide to "defend" your blind against 1 or 2 limper, a bet of 3/4 times the big blinds is good. Against a raise, it really depend on your hand , if you're the chip leader for example, with K8suited, and your opponents is close to less than 12 times the big blind. Put him all-in. Pressure....pressure. You can be the "bully" at the table. But be careful with that.
Each situation is different, but when the blind getting high it's a must do in tournament. Be aware of who try to steal.
Take care
2007-02-21 22:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by pokercoach 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends who your playing with. If some just doubles the blind I usually call no matter what I have but if they tripple it and I know they are good players and I have crap then I will fold. Its not worth loseing a lot of chips just to defend your big blind.
2007-02-21 21:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by Fissure 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
without info i wouldnt defend it greatly. Depends if anyone has to act behind you. With info, if you could put the raiser on a range of hands, you can loosen up to a point .. but you will still be out of position for the hand (unless the small blind is the raiser). If someone is trying to steal a lot, reraising him is probably a better play than calling, since calling puts you in the hand out of position, but reraising can win the hand right there if he was stealing
2007-02-21 23:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by Bill F 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends. How many are in the hand, how big is the pot at this point? Has everyone alse folded and the button raised? Does this player try to steal often? You have a lot to think about before you decide. If you have really horrible cards (9-2.7-3 etc.) throw it away and wait for something much better.
2007-02-25 18:49:11 · answer #6 · answered by curious connie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose that's going to depend on what's in your hand and how much you're willing to risk on it. How much did the people before you bet? Were there any raises and reraises? Are you holding a kill hand? Are you short stacked? Are you playing with a bunch of donkeys that are going to call any bet regardless of the size? There are too many factors for us to be able to youhow agressively to defend that blind. You, yourself are going to have to use your best judgement!!!
Good Luck to You!
2007-02-22 13:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by tiffany6322 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What game? Tournament? Cash Game?
2007-02-23 02:00:37 · answer #8 · answered by RC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋