How to play against aggressive poker players
What should you do if there is always one player (the same one every week) that bets crazy. No matter what they have they raise the pot $40, $80 and sometimes all in.
So what should you really do?
Great question.
Playing against aggressive players can be quite difficult, which is part of the reason why I advocate adopting an aggressive style of play for yourself.
When you’re at the table with someone who plays ultra aggressive, the key is to TIGHTEN UP UNTIL YOU CATCH A GOOD HAND.
Then strike.
For instance, don’t limp-in (call the blinds) before the flop against this player. Instead, you should either FOLD (when you don’t have a good hand) or RAISE (when you do have a good hand).
Don’t call.
The only way you’ll beat this player is to take a stand and COME BACK OVER THE TOP OF HIM.
Put HIM on the defensive…
And if he is playing so loose that he re-raises you when you have a good hand, then simply go all-in and wipe him out.
Ultra-aggressive players aren’t magically getting fantastic cards every time. Instead, they’re simply playing more hands and BLUFFING a lot more.
The trick is to sit back, wait for the good hands, and then play right back at him.
Don’t FEAR his style… Just realize that he’s making it EASY for you to take all his chips as soon as you refuse to let him push you around.