Blind raising

BrianSwa · #1 02-24-05, 11:59 PM

Im hoping this isnt in a book out there somewhere so TP dont yell at me, does anyone else hate when someone raises their blinds and just call sometimes with marginal hands. I did this today and called with 7h9h and ended up making my straight to beat his AK. I know it was a bad call but was getting sick of my blind getting risen. Anyone else out there do this sometimes?

omahilo · #2 02-25-05, 12:05 AM

sometimes you gotta defend your blind with 79s... its not that bad IMO. If someone just limped raised the size of the BB I would call quickly with 79s hoping to bust him.

drewjax · #3 02-25-05, 12:14 AM

Holy chit, some love for Brian. Whats this world/forum coming to.
lol

BrianSwa · #4 02-25-05, 12:53 AM

you notice im not on probation anymore....yippie....Just got a royal flush on full tilt, never gotten one before it was awsome.

Defendant · #5 02-25-05, 01:13 AM

79s is an EXCELLENT hand to defend with IMO.
You do have to take a stand occasionally to send the signal youre not getting pushed around, and showing down 79s will do that and give you a good chance to pick up the pot.

Defendant

Talking Poker · #6 02-25-05, 01:26 AM

I agree - ESPECIALY in NL where you can realy make him pay if you make your hand.