Yes, I take freerolls as a challenge and i try to get used to the pressure of playing your cards when every 5th hand is a all in, on the bubble I experience some bad beats, on final tables learned to be aggressive/ and its consequences They sure learn you something if your beginner if not don't think so.
Freerolls helped me sharpen my short-stack play big time. Since stacks are often shallow and blinds go up fast, you’re constantly in push/fold spots. That forced me to study ICM and preflop ranges more seriously. It’s not glamorous poker, but if you can master survival mode, you’ll be way more confident in real tourneys when the pressure’s on, that's for sure! The main thing is that you need to play them conciously that you are not a pro. They are a tool to help, not the final end.
Related to this community , if you play silver or platinum free-buys , you can improve your game... but the bronze tournament it's just bingo, where players shove with any 2 cards, and hard to win a hand or put someone on a range, which can be from 72off to AA.
If you are interested in MTTs you can just play the top 20% hands as a healthy exercise
If you are interested in MTTs you can just play the top 20% hands as a healthy exercise
You will only go so far learning with freerolls and they can introduce serious flaws into game as you get used to playing against:
calling stations (and you make bets you shouldn't vs. better players);
maniacs (and you end up calling too much and never learn to make good folds).
There is no reason why you shouldn't master your ranges in freerolls, but strategies will be limited to simple value based plays and no complex bluffs (as few villains are making good folds).
calling stations (and you make bets you shouldn't vs. better players);
maniacs (and you end up calling too much and never learn to make good folds).
There is no reason why you shouldn't master your ranges in freerolls, but strategies will be limited to simple value based plays and no complex bluffs (as few villains are making good folds).
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At first, freerolls help a brand new player get the feel of poker. But beyond that, they're a hindrance more than an asset (UNLESS your goal is simply to play freerolls forever).
Playing against whimsical players who have no skin in the game does not help you learn how to play against serious players who calculate how to play every hand.
Playing against whimsical players who have no skin in the game does not help you learn how to play against serious players who calculate how to play every hand.
Everything is great: Freerolls, MTTs, studying, and in-person.
What you need is to have specific times for each.
What's the best time for Freerolls?
For studying?
Go to poker houses.
And MTTs?
I prefer Freerolls in the afternoon.
Study and analysis in the evening.
In-person on Mondays (afternoon) or Fridays (early afternoon, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm). Player activity increases after that.
What you need is to have specific times for each.
What's the best time for Freerolls?
For studying?
Go to poker houses.
And MTTs?
I prefer Freerolls in the afternoon.
Study and analysis in the evening.
In-person on Mondays (afternoon) or Fridays (early afternoon, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm). Player activity increases after that.
You can certainly learn things playing freerolls and they are good to gain experience alongside studying . Its up to you what to focus your time and attention on though . i would say they can take up a lot of time > freerolls
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As long as you can diversify freerolls from regular play you are fine. Freerolls are more of a wild west, with a mix of good players and recreational players who will play any two cards. It's probably more comparable to playing poker with play money then micro stakes.
I play when the field is good enough for the prices offered. For instance 50 players for $100,- price pool is great, while 1000 players with the same price pool is a waste, you are better off playing micro stakes then.
I play when the field is good enough for the prices offered. For instance 50 players for $100,- price pool is great, while 1000 players with the same price pool is a waste, you are better off playing micro stakes then.
Hey there,
i think its up to your approach. I feel like my MTT game has improved dramatically as these freerolls have allowed me to feel what it's like to run super deep in a large field of entrants, how to play deep stacked, how to play on the bubble, at the final table... etc.
Even if its not for big money, i guess you can learn everywhere if you take it serious.
Have a nice day,
Natox
i think its up to your approach. I feel like my MTT game has improved dramatically as these freerolls have allowed me to feel what it's like to run super deep in a large field of entrants, how to play deep stacked, how to play on the bubble, at the final table... etc.
Even if its not for big money, i guess you can learn everywhere if you take it serious.
Have a nice day,
Natox
Of course, this is helpful. lf you
can consistently maintain a strong
ranking in freerolls with large player
fields, it is extremely beneficial
for understanding and executing
proper tournament pacing. Moreover,
the act of cashing in these events
greatly contributes to building your
confidence.
can consistently maintain a strong
ranking in freerolls with large player
fields, it is extremely beneficial
for understanding and executing
proper tournament pacing. Moreover,
the act of cashing in these events
greatly contributes to building your
confidence.
freerolls
early are 90% like "play-chips" (non-monetary) practice versions but with people who actually know a little bit how and what to play. You'll still find a lot of players who'll play any 2 cards regardless of color or number
mid it's people playing a bit safer
late you'll find more people wo are nit and sometimes trap
early are 90% like "play-chips" (non-monetary) practice versions but with people who actually know a little bit how and what to play. You'll still find a lot of players who'll play any 2 cards regardless of color or number
mid it's people playing a bit safer
late you'll find more people wo are nit and sometimes trap
Freerolls are good for basic practice and getting used to the game flow, but since most players don’t care much, they’re not great for learning real strategy. Try mixing them with studying ranges or playing small-stakes games for better improvement.