[Closed] Continuation betting

Don't c-bet pot size for bluffs there is no need 3/4 or 2/3 will do the job just as good as pot size bet and save you money when opponent got something.
Small c-bet like 1/3 or 1/2 pot can be profitable if you know you opponents well to provoke bluffs or keep them in the hand but this can be risky if you don't haw the nuts or close and over bets or pots size bets can be used for protection in multiway pots.

If you play micros 99% of players don't think and the one thinking don experts you to think so i think is best to stick to 2/3 c-bet all the time, this will cover the strait of your hand agents players that keep track of what is happening at the tables and for the others doesn't rely madders but you c-betting will be mathematically correct.

This is my opinion and i am not wary good but i thin this is good approach to C-bets.

My English sucks i know.

5) postflop move of honor

If you bet pot all the time, your opponents will know that is just your regular cbet and a pot sized flop bet loses the extra bit of fold equity that usually comes with that size. You're better off betting 60-67% since u still get fold equity and you're not putting in as much with the worst hand. A pot size bet needs to work 50% and a 2/3 bet needs to work only 40% to be break-even.

Hey guys,

the topic of betsizing is of course a difficult one, but maybe you can get some more information about it in the following video:

http://www.pokerstrategy.com/video/11604/

Furthermore Sietes Mind the gap is a Mustview for you guys;)
http://www.pokerstrategy.com/video/9580/

My input regarding your thoughts:

In general there are rare cases to bet less than half the pot and more than the pot. The differences are mainly if you bet 1/2, 2/3 or 3/4 the pot.
This mostly depends a) on the board structure and as always b) on wour opponent.

The general "rule" is to be more on very draw heavy boards (not to give too good odds for drawing hands) = up to 3/4 pot and less if the board is dry (1/2 pot e.g.)

In 3 bet or 4 bet pots the contibet size is usually smaller as there is no need to build the pot on the flop as you can easily go allin whenever your want. Furthermore there are less implied odds which makes it less profitable to call with not so good odds thus 1/3 - 1/2 the pot is mostly sufficient.

Regarding bluffs: Usually you should not fit your betsize to your hand strengh unless your opponent is very bad.
Vs good opponents never expose your hand strengh by your betsize.

Hope this helps you a bit and best regards,
Tobias

Thanks to those who posted. I have a lot to think about.

You are welcome:)

Do not hesitate to ask further questions.

factors determining my cbet size when I play HU:

- board texture
-> does board hit villains range much?
-> does villain checks often when he hits?
-> does villain like to trap?

- villain player type ( calling station/ mega nit; Y or N ?)
-> if villain gives me no respect I will cbet 1/2 pot with speculative hands or middle pair etc. I will bet 2/3 pot + with strong made hands on drawey boards.

vs mega nits you obv wanna steal as much as possible, as cheaply as possible, so I will bet 45-60% pot depending on how cheaply he will let me cbet and make him fold

- Do I have a draw?
-> refer to villains behaviour with pairs/draws
-> act accordingly

-effective stack sizes.
no brainer, sometimes shoving is better... eg shallow stack/high blinds

Good post Onkel.

With all those things (action pre-flop, position/range, board texture and knowing your opponent) I think consistency is key for me. Like you said regarding bluffs, your bet shouldn't give away the strength of your hand (the same reason you shouldn't always check-raise a monster or lead at every flop for example).

Good players pay attention; consistency disguises patterns.