With small to medium pockets (22 to 88), I use a Call20 rule. Always play with a full stack. Steal blinds whenever possible. oh, and don't bluff.
I think there is a separate thread on this 20 rule; I play a little less tight.
Full stack is definitely the way to go. If my stack goes below 80BB, I reload to 100BB right away. 99% of players don't do this;
I don't bother with stealing blinds w garbage. A lot of players figure this is the case and will either re-raise you or make a continuation bet on the flop. I don't see the point in raising 3BB pre-flop and likely 10BB on the flop to win 1.5BB. Personal preference. Although at rush I do steal quite a bit because players just want to move on to the next hand. I know a lot of players will disagree with this approach but you know what I think of their opinions.
Bluffing in a cash game can cost you money most definitely. Although, semi buffing where you have a big draw is ok.
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I think there is a separate thread on this 20 rule; I play a little less tight.
Full stack is definitely the way to go. If my stack goes below 80BB, I reload to 100BB right away. 99% of players don't do this;
I don't bother with stealing blinds w garbage. A lot of players figure this is the case and will either re-raise you or make a continuation bet on the flop. I don't see the point in raising 3BB pre-flop and likely 10BB on the flop to win 1.5BB. Personal preference. Although at rush I do steal quite a bit because players just want to move on to the next hand. I know a lot of players will disagree with this approach but you know what I think of their opinions.
Bluffing in a cash game can cost you money most definitely. Although, semi buffing where you have a big draw is ok.