Poker Tips: Playing small pocket pairs
Small pocket pairs are the 2-2 thru 6-6 that you will be dealt with on the poker table. Anything higher will be your medium pocket pairs or the high pocket pairs. Most beginners will think that these are very low cards to play but these small pocket pairs are deceptively strong.
Remember that these small pocket pairs are well ahead of other cards before the flop as long as the other players will not have a higher pair. The situation gets tricky though after the flop especially when you do not improve your hand.
The strength of the small pocket pair is when upon flop, you make a set. Let’s say that on the flop, you get another card to make what you have as a three of a kind. This sets are very strong hands and has a big potential to make a lot of money since most opponents will not suspect that you have a 3-of-a-kind.
The best way to play your small pocket pairs is to see if you can make a set during the flop. If you do not make a set, the wisest move will be to fold. Take note that it will be very difficult to play these cards after the flop and when you do not make a set. If you cards do not improve upon flop, then do not push on and fold.
The odds of hitting a set upon flop when you have a small pocket pair is not that great. The odds is 7 to 1, but still it has a very good potential that is worth checking out. Remember the cardinal rule for playing small pocket pairs, fold when you do not make a set upon flop.
