Slow play or fast play? Which is best?

[Ultfrozen]

When I have nuts or almost nuts, I like to play slowly and show I push call reluctantly, the opponent may think that I am waiting for something and continue to bluff)

 

[crabcruncher]

I cannot begin to list the number of times a slowplayer gave me the free card I needed to complete the nuts.
Slowplaying usually results in your opponnent checking behind you and shutting down unless he makes his hand.

 

[crabcruncher]

As to the speed at which I act, it varies, I am not a bot. If someone is intentionally slowing the game down by acting at the last second of their timebank, I will find another table.

 

[KozakAlex]

At the beginning of the tournament, it is advantageous to play much faster. Some people have problems with communication because it seems that they deliberately think for a long time. But closer to the prizes, sometimes, it is profitable to deliberately stall for time.

 

[Sidetracked]

A lot of newer players get all excited about being sneaky and slow playing. The more I play, the better I realise that playing strong hands fast is most often the optimal line.

 

[perrypip]

IMO slow playing is not the best way to conceal strong hands. Instead bet a polarized range, mixing value bets with bluffs.

 

[TaigaMaster]

slow play ... very often pisses off the opponent, he starts to get nervous) but I just need it

 

[TaigaMaster]

I really like when opponents get nervous

 

[Ikado21]

I think fast plays seem kinda fishy
I prefer slowrolling for value or bluffs

 

[mtmigmike]

To win at poker you need to think head, the speed of the game does not affect the result.

 

[malibuflo1]

Preffer slow play

 

[partz]

i prefer both but im into slow play more especially if i play on bigger stakes.

 

[matiascecci1990]

All depends the moment of the game. But i prefer fast, because slowly boring me

 

[jsnake716]

Hey guys, during game play we see players that always call or raise after time bank is activated and some other player since the first seconds.
Which style you play often and which is the logic after it?

I think, from reading the answers, many people did not understand the question. OR , maybe I do not understand what you meant. I am guessing English is not your first language. If we are going through Google translator, maybe we will be more confused after the thread???

1st) "we see players that always call or raise after time bank is activated"

Does this mean villain is taking time just for strategy? OR is villain taking a long time because of difficult decision??

2nd ) "some players act in few seconds"

Is villain attempting to influence with fast decisions ??

Some people assumed you meant "fast" or "slow" play in regards to having a strong hand and slow playing hand to trap or encourage villain to bluff. This is "slow" play. Having a very strong hand, like flopping a set , or flush and attempting to build a pot by betting out is example of "fast" play. Thanks for trying to explain it to me.

 

[Zorba]

Hey guys, during game play we see players that always call or raise after time bank is activated and some other player since the first seconds.
Which style you play often and which is the logic after it?

Take as much time to make what you think is the correct decision.

If you take the same amount of time each time, your opponents don't get any timing tells.

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I use both styles of play, depending on situation, opponent, and stack size.
If I have to choose, I like the fast style of play. Famous professional players also prefer an aggressive style of play.

Aggressive has nothing to do with how long you take to make a decision.

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Beginners play slow!

I usually find it's the opposite.

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FAST FAST AND FASTER. I GOTTA GET TO THE NEXT HAND TY

You won't get to the next hand in a tournament if you make an incorrect decision by not taking time to think about the situation.

:top:

 

[Luvepoker]

I tend to play fast but there are time it will slow down and there can be a few reason. One its most likely I am thinking about how I want to play the hand. IE just raised 3 big hands in a row and now have pocket 2's. This could depend on position what I think others are thinking ect. I could also be in a bigger hand on another table and concentrating on that hand. Could be one of the kids asking a question or just woke up and I am checking on them.

Then there is my issue with poker stars. For some reason it does not always let me know its my turn to play until its about to go to the clock. For some reason it lags on me during league games at times while I have no issue on any of the others. Its odd and I have no idea why.

 

[seraxel]

The time is there for when you have a forward looking decision you need to think about. If you're going to fold fold as fast as possible. If you legitimately have something to think about use the time.

 

[rapione98]

Fast, i hate slow play.

 

[Martin Carreira]

I prefer slow games. On many occasions the speed of the blind raise has eliminated me from various tournaments, and in other cases playing slow tournaments I was able to recover my chips and end up winning those tournaments.

 

[dorynel7]

Slow play is good, fast play you have to play push or fold. GL

 

[deadguy2]

slow playing kills me a lot. If I got a hand I'm betting or raising.

 

[horscht22]

It depends on your Position, your Stacksize and the whole cards ofcourse

 

[akgross]

Every poker discipline has its good points. I like fast poker and turbo tournaments. In games where the game levels are from 10 to 30 minutes, a completely different strategy.))

 

[tomk7788]

Generally you should take your equity on the flop unless you want their hand to catch up to 2nd best on later streets.

 

[carlosnuno]

Slow play is the best