Here's something to try for all of you...
Write a list of what you think
a pause followed by a check means.
a pause followed by a raise means,
no pause followed by a check means,
and no pause followed by a raise means.
You will have two (or three) possible answers, usually being strength or weakness....
Now try using a mixture of all of these methods.
For example, try a pause raise when you have the nutflush, then try a no-pause raise the next time you have the nuts. Follow that up with a no-pause check when you have the nuts a third time.... Rest assured, someone is most likely taking notes on your every move.... At least play that way.
Try not to use pause betting as a very strong decision maker.
Try instead to learn the betting patterns of a particilar player....
Believe me most have very discernable(sp?) betting patterns that virtually scream out what hole cards they have.
Now I have to find a John Baker Post to mis-read
