Hello, i would like to introduce myself. Im joopie22, i have played on and off for about 8 years and i was the typical recreational player. Improper br management, big nonsensical bluffs, looking to get a big score in a tourny. I saw poker mainly as entertainment when i got bored of my other card luck/skill games. Because of always playing these kinds of games i think i have become very good at leveling and reading my opponents skill. I got more into poker because of discovering HU. I like the forcing to play almost all hands and the constant action opposed to waiting for hands in ring games. I watched a lot of videos and read some books but now im at the point that i dont know what to do next. I have to note im a student and not able to spend any money on poker training purposes ATM. I also downloaded the trial of Holdem Rescourses Calculator and figured out my preflop ranges. Any tips on how to improve further? Oppinions about the putting in volume/ studying ratio?

Anyways this is a hand i thought might be interesting to discuss. First hand of the tourny, no stats on opponent



[converted_hand][hand_history]Poker Stars, $1.38 Buy-in (10/20 blinds) No Limit Hold'em Tournament, 2 Players
Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #37805681

Hero (SB): 1,500 (75 bb)
BB: 1,500 (75 bb)

Preflop: Hero is SB with A 4
Hero raises to 50, BB calls 30

Flop: (100) J 5 2 (2 players)
BB bets 40, Hero calls 40

Turn: (180) 4 (2 players)
BB bets 40, Hero calls 40

River: (260) 7 (2 players)
BB bets 260


At this point i am very confused about his line of action. Top pair or better wont only bet 40 into 180 on the turn. A pair of 5's wont likely bet full pot on the river. So IMO hes only representing a rivered straight or set. But there are so many missed draws i felt like i had to call with 4th pair. Thoughts?

If i get a serious response ill post the RESULT

EDIT: tournament is reg speed

Donk means nothing what ever he has he is playing it bad. Good call flop good turn as you get your price. Good fold river as 4a can fold here. But you should call any jx or 88+.

well as promised:

River: (260) 7 (2 players)
BB bets 260, Hero calls 260

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