It is a good hand with special challenges. You want as many people to call your AA as possible, usually KK too. QQ you want to drive some of them out preflop. But JJ? Do you want to drive everyone out and risk winning only the blinds, or risk multiple overcards?
If you don't hit the set you will always have to make difficult decisions. It is hard to have to drop JJ pre-flop, even harder to have to drop it post-flop when a naughty q appears, but it is still hard to continue and lose to a QJ.
The same as A's and 8's being a bad hand. Some players start to say there is no good way to play them (JJ), so as the years go on more and more people say it.
I feel they are just like all other cards, learn how to play them and stick to a game plan.
I feel they are just like all other cards, learn how to play them and stick to a game plan.
the main ability of JJ to play correctly is to make this hand profitable; in the multi-pot and on the flop there is no j-yj there are higher cards and we understand that the strength of the hand is much lower compared to the flop!
JJ vs Premium Range (TT+, AT+. KT+, QT+, JT+)
Has 60& preflop but only losing by 45% of EQ when a Q+ with minor cards is in play.
Try to do pot control and keep it small, also be careful when you open raise with JJ in Early Position if someone 3bet you should probably fold.
I think JJ shines in Late position when your range is more open and can control the pot more easily to make it small or big if you hit set.
Has 60& preflop but only losing by 45% of EQ when a Q+ with minor cards is in play.
Try to do pot control and keep it small, also be careful when you open raise with JJ in Early Position if someone 3bet you should probably fold.
I think JJ shines in Late position when your range is more open and can control the pot more easily to make it small or big if you hit set.
Julez97 said:
I will agree with you on this
Yes you have to play it smartly.
Not over do it nor underplay it.
I would say your winning or losing the JJ will be decided on how you play between preflop and on the flop.
Post flop will or would change the whole play.
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I don't know why they say that. I have won many times and very good pots with JJ. You have to know how to play it. Don't despair, and know how to fold when necessary. Do not trust yourself, see your place at the table, and also how the other players play. But I think you gain more than what you lose with JJ.😎😎
When you have JJ as a starting hand I feel like you are a sitting duck to the players that go in with a Q K or \Ace and some crap card. All they need to hook is another Q K or Ace and you are toast ........... unless you happen to be lucky enough to get another JAck
Pocket jacks are a tricky hand to play. In fact, many players hate this hand. However, it is important to remember that pocket jacks are one of the strongest starting hands and therefore one of the most profitable. But you need to understand when to bet and raise with JJ, and when the best decision is to fold this hand. Next, I will give you a few guidelines to help you start playing pocket jacks more profitably.