Hi all,

I'm grinding 2nl and looking for advice to best utilize my time. Typically I play two sessions a day of roughly 250 hands each. After each session I review my biggest losers and any hands I tagged.

I could try to grind more volume and study less or I could try studying more and playing less. I'm not really sure how to best allocate my time.

Also wondering how often should I be reviewing my cumulative stats and what is the best way to find leaks?

That seems like a reasonably balanced outlook to me

You have a good balance between playing and studying.
Consider gradually increasing your volume as you become more comfortable with your current routine. However, avoid increasing volume at the expense of quality. It's crucial to maintain focus and make good decisions at the tables.

Allocate some time each week for dedicated study sessions where you focus on specific aspects of your game.

Continue your practice of reviewing your biggest losing hands and any tagged hands after each session. This is an excellent way to identify mistakes and areas for improvement.
Additionally, consider reviewing winning hands to ensure you're maximizing value and making optimal decisions even in successful situations.

In addition to reviewing individual hands, incorporate broader study materials into your routine, such as articles, videos, or training courses. Focus on topics that you feel are weaknesses in your game or areas where you want to improve.

Regularly review your stats to identify patterns and trends in your play.
If you have a small game volume, then look at your stats every 30k hands. Of course, it is better to analyze more representative samples such as 50-100k hands.

Keep up the dedication to improvement, and best of luck in your poker journey!

Really appreciate the thorough answer here!

Curious how you approach reviewing stats. I have an idea of what some of the main metrics should be but looking at something like 'Won When Saw Flop' doesn't help me much because I don't know how to find leaks from that number.

Begin by examining your preflop statistics, including positional win rates, opening ranges, 3-betting frequencies, and your defense strategy from the small blind and big blind.
Preflop decisions lay the groundwork for successful postflop play.

Moving on to postflop analysis, focus on specific scenarios such as single raise pots and 3-bet pots, both as the aggressor and as the caller, in both in-position (IP) and out-of-position (OOP) situations. Look for patterns in your performance and identify any areas where you might be making mistakes or missing opportunities.

If you encounter challenges during your analysis, consider seeking advice and insights from experienced players on forums like the Official Beginners NL Hold'em Stats Thread or the Stats, Graphs, and Analysis Thread. These resources can provide valuable examples, tips, and strategies to help you improve your game.

Don't hesitate to share your own stats and hands in these threads to solicit feedback and guidance from the community.