Why Table Selection Is a Skill Many Players Ignore

[Kpaprince]

When people talk about improving at poker, most discussions focus on strategy, ranges, or bluffing frequencies. However, I think table selection is one of the most overlooked skills in the game.

I’ve had sessions where I played well but still struggled because the table was full of strong, aggressive regulars. On the other hand, choosing a softer table often made a bigger difference to my results than any small strategic adjustment.

Good table selection isn’t about avoiding challenge; it’s about putting yourself in the best possible situation to win. Paying attention to stack sizes, player tendencies, and overall table dynamics has helped me reduce variance and increase my hourly win rate

 

[Noobgila]

It makes sense that if you play against worse players you'll do better.

However it is also a good plan to play against better players from time to time, to learn to improve, to learn to adjust playstyle.

So I say, the sessions that are for profit should be against worse players, and the sessions which you want to improve, should be against better players.

 

[sibkaz]

Someone is playing at several tables...

 

[Rost]

When people talk about improving at poker, most discussions focus on strategy, ranges, or bluffing frequencies. However, I think table selection is one of the most overlooked skills in the game.

I’ve had sessions where I played well but still struggled because the table was full of strong, aggressive regulars. On the other hand, choosing a softer table often made a bigger difference to my results than any small strategic adjustment.

Good table selection isn’t about avoiding challenge; it’s about putting yourself in the best possible situation to win. Paying attention to stack sizes, player tendencies, and overall table dynamics has helped me reduce variance and increase my hourly win rate

I agree. Choosing a table is certainly important. If you are focused on results, you should be prepared to spend 20 or 30 minutes before the start selecting the most optimal place to play, and this is definitely a smart approach.

 

[Station_Master]

I agree. Choosing a table is certainly important. If you are focused on results, you should be prepared to spend 20 or 30 minutes before the start selecting the most optimal place to play, and this is definitely a smart approach.

20 or 30 minutes is way too long. Open a few tables stay seated at the good ones

 

[antonis32123]

I know this is an important skill for cash players , especially in higher stakes games . But personally hate it . I hated in the| past people doing it all the time , leaving [he table all together when I started winning . Staying alone at [he table , it sucks . This strategy made me starting playing zoom . I like the speed , and the fact that [here is no table selection from me or the other players