Tournament Strategies
After receiving pocket cards, you are immediately faced with a choice: play your cards and either raise or call the blinds, or fold.
Practice Matters
If you are up against a loose player
If you are up against a loose player you can raise back and take control of the hand or just call and try to trap. As far as traps go, be careful that you don't fall into your own.
Always try to put your opponent
Always try to put your opponent on a hand. Ask your self what hands would he need in order to re-raise. Would he re-raise with pocket Jacks or less? Ace - King?