How to identify weak players at the table?

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miroq

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There is a saying: "if you can't spot a looser at the table within 15 minutes, you are the looser". What are your proven methods for spotting a weak player at the table, apart from a high VPIP ratio or betting non-standard bets (5bb). Feel free to share your experience.
 
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For me, the easiest way to spot weaker players is to watch how they react when the situation suddenly changes.
A good player adjusts the plan a weak one just keeps calling because “they already put chips in.”

I also pay attention to timing tells:
instant calls in tough spots or snap-bets on scary boards usually mean they’re not thinking about ranges, just their own cards.

After a few hands you can clearly see who has a strategy and who’s just clicking buttons.
 
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He only focuses on his own cards and fails to adjust his strategy based on the style of the other players or the community cards on the board
 
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