how do you play with a pair of JJs in poker?

[dangbaonguyen93]

#1 – Always Raise First In

#2 – Include JJ in your 3-bet range

#3 – Be careful when facing a 4-bet

#4 – C-bet on an Ace flop

#5 – Always c-bet on low hands

#6 – Be careful in multiway pots

#7 – Always keep an eye on effective stack depth


Do you guys have any other way to play with JJ?

 

[GarotoMaroto]

Raise to see the flop, if with a lot of chips looking for three of a kind or shove pre flop if in profitable spot.
God bless

 

[TulasMoreno]

All in shove if I cover the player.

 

[PotatoPoker]

I have lost everytime ive gone all in with a pair of JJs, So i have started to play more chill check out the flop first

 

[Mantinhoo]

Good tips! One thing I do sometimes is flatting JJ in certain spots, especially against very aggressive opponents. It helps control the pot size and keeps weaker hands in. But if the opponent is passive, I usually 3-bet for value.

 

[Dimidrol2]

It all depends on the position and, of course, the players' behavior, but 3 BBs definitely make it easier to play.

 

[choprav]

#1 – Always Raise First In

#2 – Include JJ in your 3-bet range

#3 – Be careful when facing a 4-bet

#4 – C-bet on an Ace flop

#5 – Always c-bet on low hands

#6 – Be careful in multiway pots

#7 – Always keep an eye on effective stack depth


Do you guys have any other way to play with JJ?

I mean couldnt have put it better masel! Yeah do this .. ---->

 

[RALF_AK]

#1 – Always Raise First In

#2 – Include JJ in your 3-bet range

#3 – Be careful when facing a 4-bet

#4 – C-bet on an Ace flop

#5 – Always c-bet on low hands

#6 – Be careful in multiway pots

#7 – Always keep an eye on effective stack depth


Do you guys have any other way to play with JJ?

...it depends on the position I'm in and the moment of the tournament and the hand stacks involved... without this information I can't say what strategy I would use...

 

[Leandro Moecke]

#1 – Sempre aumente primeiro

#2 – Inclua JJ no seu range de 3-bet

#3 – Tenha cuidado ao enfrentar uma 4-bet

#4 – C-bet em um flop de Ás

#5 – Sempre faça c-bet em mãos baixas

#6 – Cuidado com vasos multivias

#7 – Sempre fique de olho na profundidade efetiva da pilha


Vocês têm alguma outra maneira de jogar com o JJ?

According to JJ's history it's fold kkk jokes aside I believe it depends on the position, previous actions, etc.

 

[MK_]

... it doesn't matter I'm going down in flames 🫣👍

 

[Falzee]

I have lost everytime ive gone all in with a pair of JJs, So i have started to play more chill check out the flop first

DITTO! You hit that one on the head!

 

[bowserdon]

Raise then Run from over cards

 

[monkeytilter]

I have yet to find a correct way.

 

[Rosylly]

JJ is a pretty interesting hand, because people often overplay it, but underplaying is common as well

I would say there is no perfect strategy that will work every time, you should look at stacks, position, types of opps.,

But generally i would say this:

Preflop
always 3bet in late positions, but be careful in early position, sometime cold call would be better, dont be scared to overfold vs 4 bet, its fine

Postflop
cont bet in position even with high cards on the flop, generally you just wanna get maximum value if you have overpair or see showdown without betting much vs high board

 

[Mart1194]

#8 Fold pré flop and be happy

 

[Ron112355]

Marty Smith taught me
How to play JJ

 

[Mig32]

Pre-flop: I’ll usually raise or 3-bet to protect my hand, especially against loose players who limp often. But if I face a 4-bet from a tight opponent, I might just call or even fold, depending on stack sizes and position — because JJ doesn’t do well against hands like QQ, KK, AA, or AK.

Post-flop: If there are no overcards (like Q, K, or A) on the board, I’ll continue betting for value. But when those overcards appear, I slow down — checking or calling small bets instead of building a big pot.

In the end, pray to be the hand winner. 🤣

 

[schtiuky]

All the above from description, the thing is i never play them the same. there are to many variables that i need to Thake into consideration no matter what hand I play.

 

[martinoni]

Limp first in hoping for the short stack 3bet all in and I call in a PKO or MB Tourney

 

[LiviuRo123]

Pocket Jacks are tricky - strong, but dangerous. I usually raise preflop to protect them, but stay cautious if there's an overcard on the flop. It's a hand to play confidently, but not overplay - good for value, not for going all-in blindly.

 

[Chunhong319]

#1 – Always Raise First In

#2 – Include JJ in your 3-bet range

#3 – Be careful when facing a 4-bet

#4 – C-bet on an Ace flop

#5 – Always c-bet on low hands

#6 – Be careful in multiway pots

#7 – Always keep an eye on effective stack depth


Do you guys have any other way to play with JJ?

Great list! JJ is definitely one of those tricky hands that can look strong but get you in trouble fast.
Personally, I like to 3-bet most of the time, but if I’m out of position or facing a nitty player, I’ll sometimes just flat and play postflop carefully.
Also, when stacks are deep, I’m extra cautious — JJ can quickly turn into a bluff catcher if overcards show up.
How do you usually handle JJ against an early position open?

 

[Phoenix Wright]

The list is good, but how I play JJ (as well as any hand really) is also dependent on table dynamics and strategy outside of just that one hand. Of course you'd play JJ against a NIT differently than against a LAG.

 

[Noodeloo]

a Legend of the game told me to fold Jackies pre flop and that way you never lose with them... ive never done it but it does sound like a good idea! haha JJ is one of the best hands in the game just gets drawn out on a lot...