Posted Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:55 pm GMT by zeroswarm
What does everyone believe the greatest skill is in texas hold em?
Is it the ability to read other players? Is it the ability to remain disciplined and not tilt? Is it the ability to correctly apply maths to the game?
What about the skill of getting the most out of your hand when you know you've won? Or the ability to cut your losses and run when you know your beat?
I know you really need all of these abilities and more to become a truley successful player, but I was thinking of compiling a list of the most important skills of the game and am not sure what the order of importance should be.
Its a pretty wide ranging and difficult question. Any thoughts anyone?
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Posted Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:42 pm GMT by suitedaces84
The ability to think in a rational way.
Posted Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:00 pm GMT by Dave B
Be patient, make good decisions.
Posted Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:16 pm GMT by supafrey
rationality to some degree is probably necessary to succeed at anything.
I'm going to say memory.
Posted Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:21 pm GMT by Dave B
I like mammories too. But what does that have to do w/ poker skill?
Posted Thu Dec 07, 2006 11:29 pm GMT by shorn7
I say adaptability to different games and playing styles. You must be able to recognize situationsand then maximize your expectation by playing them appropriately.
Posted Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:41 am GMT by Gogie
Patience is #1, but experience comes a close 2nd. The more you play, the more intuitive the game becomes.
I personally think the ability to read other players is way over rated. Yes, you will occasionally get a "read" on players, but I don't believe that in the long run your correct reads will earn you enough to make up for all your incorrect reads.
Posted Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:56 am GMT by supafrey
| Gogie wrote: | Patience is #1, but experience comes a close 2nd. The more you play, the more intuitive the game becomes.
I personally think the ability to read other players is way over rated. Yes, you will occasionally get a "read" on players, but I don't believe that in the long run your correct reads will earn you enough to make up for all your incorrect reads. |
While i agree with your general idea that reads are overrated, the odds of your belief being true are about slim to none.
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