How to play "Pair of Ducks" (22)

robcubus · Jun 29, 2017

In my several years as a poker player, I have realized that I still do not how to play the hand pair of 2, or as many call it "the pair of ducks"

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Any advice you can give me, or let me talk as you play this hand. I would thank you a lot.

PHX · Jun 29, 2017

Set mine mostly. Can call a bet or two sometimes on a good board like a paired board or a board with a straight draw.

Andrew Popov · Jun 29, 2017

The game with a pair of ducks does not differ much from the game with any other small pair of cards. Your task is to look cheap on the flop, and try to catch the set.

whiskers77 · Jun 29, 2017

Usually I limp with them at late positions, when it is still cheap. In earlier positions I often fold them.

jimmy andres · Jun 29, 2017

Hello I just try to equalize as little as possible as this is not a very strong hand and can easily be overcome if the trio does not hit so if for the turn I did not hit the trio I retired and I would retire sooner if they made one He ****s very hard before the turn.

Mauno · Jun 29, 2017

Play them like you play bluff

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Sergio_uy · Jun 29, 2017

Check or fold pre flop.

After the flop if the 2 fold does not come out, unless anyone bets there I prefer a check

robcubus · Jun 29, 2017

Mauno said:
Play them like you play bluff ..

Hehehe nice advice

onondaga · Jun 29, 2017

robcubus said:
In my several years as a poker player, I have realized that I still do not how to play the hand pair of 2, or as many call it "the pair of ducks" .
Any advice you can give me, or let me talk as you play this hand. I would thank you a lot.

Must be played very careful, think if dont get stronger after flop it not worth to bluf with this hand ,especially in multipot. ofcourse u dont need to fold if bet size from opp is too small.

but if you are to cool (hiper-Shark) and dont want to lose you can go allin and get set on turn or river

HennieP · Jun 29, 2017

When you're in late position (cutoff or button) you may try to see a cheap flop with deuces. In any other position fold. If you do see a flop and miss then check fold. If you make a set on the flop then your best payoff will come from someone who makes top pair or two pair.

Even if you make a set though keep in mind that someone else might easily have made a bigger set. If the betting gets out of control be careful. Also keep in mind that a flop like AT2 could easily turn your hand to dust if the turn card is another A or T and someone is holding AT for example.

marakhovskii · Jun 30, 2017

I even had 4 cards, I was afraid of 4 cards higher for a couple: (- 2.2.10.10.10.) This is garbage.

Thenightrain · Jun 30, 2017

alextepi said:
totally agree with you

good luck at tables!!!

Agreed, get in for cheap, try and hit a set or walk away. Unless you're running low or heads up when it becomes a shove / more powerful hand.

Mini1380 · Jun 30, 2017

I usually fold them as they end up getting me in trouble.

Bagdalac4ever · Jun 30, 2017

Just call to see the flop. I had several situations with 22 that it gives me four of a kind, or full. But if someone go all or big raise, just fold. Not worth to risk.

Mini1380 · Jun 30, 2017

What's the odds against 2 over cards? 50/50

Mini1380 · Jun 30, 2017

Would u rather a♥k♣ or 2♣2♦?

johnny tigre · Jun 30, 2017

if it is still cheap, i would want to see the flop and hope for the third duck. if i dont get it id fold on the turn.

vov4ik · Jul 1, 2017

Risk at a small bet you do not lose much, and wait for the duck if the players do not raise it and may fall on the flop or turn, but there are players who give everything on pair 22 and they pass

effece · Jul 1, 2017

22 are my favorite, the way to play them depends on the game, whether it is cash or mtt, as always depends on the position, and any that enter the hand, if we are only 2 or more of 3. in this case, when several Enter the hand, I prefer the raise, in the other an all in.

cranberry · Jul 1, 2017

The game with a pocket pair 22 is reduced to a simple strategy - fit or fold. If got a set - play further, if not - fold. Play a pocket pair 22 without improving on the flop - is very expensive. Pocket pair 22, I try to play only in the last three positions.

David macdonald · Jul 4, 2017

Risky set of cards, my advice fold fold, fold

veritasi · Jul 5, 2017

fold is the best!

Dibsmaker · Jul 5, 2017

I play 22 only if someone don't reise. If after flop is bad i don't blef...

sergik1992 · Jul 5, 2017

I often play such pocket pairs with limp to watch set on flop.

David macdonald · Jul 5, 2017

Fold, fold, fold

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