The Benefits of Aggression (Day 2 Course Discussion)

[christovam]

Playing aggressively generates bigger pots, which in turn makes the stack grow and increases the chances of success in the tournament.

 

[Antonio777]

I use position when dealing with aggression. For example from what position is this player Raising like crazy? I also use position when figuring when and where i want to bump up the pot. I constantly change up my moves from different positions though. This and switch aggressive to Passive and back again after few hands. This seems to throw your opponents off and they cant figure you out. I guess you could call it "Change UP" mind set. You can not play aggressive all the time, Nor passive all the time. It becomes easier for opponents to read you. Aggression is good but you must use it as the examples in the book and video.
Thanks for the lesson and refreshing my old memory about the importance of Aggression.

 

[Frappo]

Is the video down right now?

 

[Tero]

Is the video down right now?

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In the meantime you can view it on Youtube:

@Tammy I can confirm it is not loading.

 

[Tammy]

There is some issue
In the meantime you can view it on Youtube:

@Tammy I can confirm it is not loading.

Thank you @Tero - I've also added a link to the video in the first post.

 

[Morghulies]

I know that being aggressive can seem counterintuitive at times but as you continue to strive for it you’ll see more and more ways that it benefits you. I know it can be frustrating when others are constantly getting it all in/or making crazy suckouts, but try to keep in mind that it is in your long-term best interest that the players around you are making significant mistakes.

We should try not to fear the table where people are making crazy calls and sucking out right and left. The table we should fear is the one where we don’t see any players making mistakes, because that’s the table at which we are certain to lose long term.

Best of luck as you move along in the course

Reminds me to Sklansky's Theory of Poker. Something like "Every time your opponent plays a hand other than he would play it when knowing what you have is a win" or something. I always try to stay happy, if some folks suck-out a hand with a bad play.

 

[Morghulies]

I try to become more aggressive in my playing style, but there should still be some reasonable VPIP/PFR range, true? How do we balance this out? I mean I try to be something like a TAG.

 

[Mig32]

Thank you for Video 2 about Passive, Neutral, and Aggressive Actions! The lesson really helped me reflect on the types of opponents I face — and more importantly, the kind of player I am at the table.

I appreciate how clearly you broke down the differences between passive and aggressive actions. It’s a great reminder that poker isn’t just about the cards, but also about how we choose to act in each spot. Looking forward to the next lessons!

 

[Lorhen]

Quick Memory Rule for 2025:
Preflop → attack late opens, squeeze wide.
Flop → c-bet high cards, stab vs missed c-bets.
Turn → fire another bet on intimidating cards (A, K, flush/straight completes), punish passivity.
River →overbet when you have either the nuts or bluffs that block opponent’s calling hands

 

[Mig32]

I just went through today’s lesson on The Benefits of Aggression, and it really clicked with me. I used to play way too passively, just waiting for good cards, but I’ve realized that aggression puts pressure on opponents and makes them make mistakes. Even when I don’t have the nuts, taking the initiative often wins me pots that I would’ve lost if I had just checked or called. I’m starting to see that controlled aggression is one of the biggest differences between just “playing poker” and actually building a winning strategy.

 

[CNXRegie]

Always feels good to brush up on the topics from the course 'Become a Winning online poker Player in 30 Days' 🎲♠️😎.

 

[gus_eva]

aggressive pre-flop, nothing on the flop, passive turn and aggressive river

 

[austral]

If I am unsure about the strength of my hand or don't want to risk chips, why does the course advise that my default choice should be the aggressive one instead of a safer action like checking or folding?

 

[ms_attack]

Even as a long-time poker player, this course is highly recommended. I have already won some freerolls here on CC. Lately, I had some good results every now and then, but I played too tight. This course has shown me again how important it is to be aggressive, and lo and behold, I immediately reached a final table again with an aggressive playing style.

 

[Debi]

If I am unsure about the strength of my hand or don't want to risk chips, why does the course advise that my default choice should be the aggressive one instead of a safer action like checking or folding?

I think when you are first starting out and still learning it is probably okay to be a bit more cautious. But it is easy to get stuck and not work your way out of that so at some point you need to practice the aggression.

 

[redboy23]

Hello poker fans,

Day 2 spoke to me.

This is an area of my game that needs improvement - making those bold plays on the river and forcing the villain to fold their marginal but winning hands! I growl when I suspect that it is being done to me and when I have a lot of chips - I call their bluff and smile(while taking a note) if correct. When big stacks do it, that is expected, but it is admirable that some players with a smaller stack try this line.

The funny thing is, I believe the small stack more often than not!