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08-19-2016 , 08:47 AM

Mayweather

stranger

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Hi all,

Wondering if anyone here knows what the best book would be that has board reading exercises? Such as being able to practice identifying the nuts, number of outs, etc for a fairly beginner player at No Limit Holdem?

Not after a poker strategy book, just need to get better at reading the board faster, counting outs, identifying nuts etc.

Thanks.

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08-19-2016 , 11:13 AM

ArtyMcFly

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I think this sort of thing is better suited to an online app (or mobile app) that can produce random flops. I've seen various examples on training sites for beginners (e.g. PokerSchoolOnline, PokerVIP, PokerStrategy), but don't have any direct links for you.

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08-19-2016 , 12:35 PM

Videopro

Making TV

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 19,242

Even though it is a limit book, "Small Stakes Hold'em" does a great job in this area.

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08-31-2016 , 10:25 AM

driller

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 640

Buy Flopzilla and learn how to use it.

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09-01-2016 , 01:46 PM

Little Wing

journeyman

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Just get a deck of cards and deal out some hands

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09-05-2016 , 11:46 PM

avatar77

adept

Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,126

I suggest: Getting Started in No Limit Hold'em by Ed Miller and Poker Workbook for Math Geeks by Doug Hull. Good starter books for beginners.

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09-06-2016 , 05:57 AM

Dom1

journeyman

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Originally Posted by driller

Buy Flopzilla and learn how to use it.

Totally agree with this and I'm sure the books mentioned above will also be excellent.

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09-08-2016 , 02:41 PM

+VLFBERH+T

grinder

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iPhone app "Poker Quiz" might be what you are looking for. "PokerOuts" app, too.

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09-14-2016 , 03:30 AM

MamaRolex

banned

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you don't need any book to learn reading the board

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09-21-2016 , 03:18 AM

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Madsaac

grinder

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Ed Millers book on Hand Reading has some good stuff in it

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09-21-2016 , 12:11 PM

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+VLFBERH+T

grinder

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Originally Posted by Madsaac

Ed Millers book on Hand Reading has some good stuff in it

I believe OP means literally "reading the board" (which straights are possible etc.), not the advanced "what kind of hands is my opponent likely to hold, based on action so far"-type of hand reading

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