Do you know the power of a pocket pair?



Everyone new to poker thinks that AJ, AQ , AK are better then pocket pairs.









I have a secret to tell you, those hands are not!



Pocket Pairs are one of the best kept secrets for professionals in poker.



There are so many opportunities when you receive one.

You are head of hands like AK and AQ. You can hit a set. Nobody really expects you to have it.



The biggest beats put on players are usually done by pocket pairs.



What is your chance of hitting a set on the flop with a pocket pair?



1 out of 38



In Texas Hold'em you need to know the odds of every hand you enter. If you are not armed with the right information on odds, hand rankings, and probability then you are behind the game right away.



You need to look for an edge in any tournament you are in.



I suggest always playing a pocket pair if it is above 6's. This mean's if there is a standard raise, call it.

If you just need to call the big blind, then just limp in the pot.



When you finally hit that set, chances are you are going to do a lot of damage to anyone else that is in the pot.



Always be aware of your opponent holding a pocket pair that turns into a monster set. It is hard to put your opponent on or detect they have three of a kind (also known as set, trips)

You really just have to do your best to detect this silent assassin.



Until next time, good luck at the tables!



Sean Moranse is a professional poker player. He has won numerous major tournaments. He was named as one of the Top Ten Online best players by Poker Rankings Online, the authority in online poker rankings. He has compiled an award winning poker course that is available at http://www.tournamentwinner.com

By: Sean Moranse

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