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Originally Posted by Supwithbates
god I'm playing so bad right now it's embarrassing.
Every time I go on any sort of downswing I start playing pukeworthy bad trying to force FPS lines and spewing all over the place to try to win it back.
I don't really feel like I'm on tilt but I'm playing as if I was.
Anyone else get in these sorts of moods, and have you found any quick fixes that don't involve taking a week off?
1. 4-table max. Standard advice I know, but it REALLY helps. I always ignored this advice but tried it recently and was very surprised how much it helped. Try not to get bored if you usually 6+ table (see #4 below for advice on this).
2. Talk all your decisions OUT LOUD. Identify player type out loud, say his range out loud, ask yourself out loud things like "Is it really believable he's raising me with KQ here?" etc. Speaking out loud forces you to make clearer decisions and concentrate on them more.
3. Review your HEM from yesterday and add up all the money you paid off in bad calls/calls when you
knew you were beat. Then, at the table try to remember how much money a fold is ADDING to your wr.
4. Open a window for fresh air, sit up straight in your seat (very important), no TV, no internet, no music etc. Try to tell yourself you are a professional (even if you aren't) and mentally picture yourself being a killer pro, sitting there concentrating, being serious. I know this sounds silly but whenever I put on my "serious business" hat like this it tends to help. I kinda pretend I am a serious poker player with a serious attitude to making money - you almost shame yourself into not making ******o decisions.
5. Tighten up and concentrate on ONLY VALUE BETTING. Tell yourself many guys beat midstakes playing 18/16. Then, valuebet like it is your only job. Not bluffing, not floating, not 3betting, not 4betting. Sure, you might spot opportunities to do those things, but WAIT for the moment when your bones tell you to do them. Until then, your job is value betting. That's it. Keep it simple. (BTW, part of value betting is folding when raised against most players - don't forget that part of the equation. Calling raises IS NOT value betting!). If you don't have spots to vb, don't force it - it's just one of those sessions where you are not getting the spots. Next session, you'll get the chances.