Blockbet in Texas Holdem poker
Today we are going to talk about blockbet in Texas Holdem poker. Have you ever heard about this Texas Holdem term? Let me tell you about it.
Blockbet can be used if you have the first word at the Texas Holdem table. This bet is rather small in comparison with the size of a pot. The main purpose of Texas Holdem blockbet is to prevent bets of your opponents. Sometimes you do not want your opponent to place big bet which will be too expensive for you. And in such cases blockbet is the best option!
It is fine to use Blockbet at different Texas Holdem tournaments and cash-games. As you can notice, this is a universal Texas Holdem tool.
As I said you should use blockbet if you are not in position. Use of blockbet in position is pointless. Anyway you can get a free card if you just call. I think that blockbet is most suitable for Texas Holdem head-ups. Your blockbet will stop the opponent . In most cases he won ‘ t re - raise . Call would be enough for him in this Texas Holdem session.
So, what is about the size of blockbet? I reckon that the size depends on a concrete situation at the Texas Holdem table. But basically 3-4 blinds-size bet is good.
Blockbet is very effective if you want to reach showdown paying a low price. You might feel that your Texas Holdem opponent has got better cards than you. But at the same time your cards have got a potential winning value. In this case just use blockbet!
Keep in mind that blockbet is not a kind of a Texas Holdem tool for every single hand. When you should not use it? First of all, if you do not have a draw. Or if your combination doesn’t have a value for showdown. Try to analyze actions of your opponent. If he reads your Texas Holdem style he can understand that your bets are blockbets. And of course if your opponent reads your game it is easy for him to outclass you.
Therefore do not use blockbet too often. Keep your Texas Holdem style unpredictable.