Combating Overly Aggressive, Almost Maniacal Poker Players

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[@tporcheron]

one of the items is perceiving a player in a small sample size is a maniac. They may be just be getting hit with the deck.

[@chemccoll2012]

I love the way you get to the point..creative sarcasm is a forgotten art

[@mrbearhug143]

Yeah he almost sound frustrated lol

[@justin_saliba]

This video was awesome, thanks for putting up the replay!

[@benpike323]

This is great. Only question is about flatting the offsuit broadway hands. I've heard some people say never call with these hands vs 3-bets, and others say what you say that you can flat these vs maniacs.

[@1warlock97]

I watched this video to prepare for the maniacs who inhabit the weekend night games I've played. Sure enough, an absolutely insane player I've met before was there. I implemented a few of the simple tactics discussed here and allowed the agrodonk to shove his stack in on me 4 times with the absolute worst of it. 3 of the 4 shoves were on the turn btw. Sadly, he hit his 1 out the 1st time, 1 of 7 outs the 2nd and 1 of 8 outs the 3rd time. Even with those 3 beats, I managed to "only lose" about half a buyin for the night. If 3 of 4 of those hands went my way instead of his, it would have been a rather profitable night. The strategy works, whether the deck cooperates or not. Thanks Jonathan!

[@PokerCoaching]

Nice, I'm glad it was helpful for you! You will print in the long run!

[@1warlock97]

Print indeed - I went back to the same game and walked away over 5 buy-ins up in 6 hours. Hey, if people are willing to put their stacks at risk with these ranges, who am I to say no? I will say that its a lot different playing deeper stacked than it is when you are 100BB effective or less. Your advice has helped a ton with my shallower stacked play in terms of just being willing to get it in.

[@mattfox5933]

“Seems like everyone can’t see so that’s good” lol

[@mikeatgoogle501]

I love your passionate teaching and multiple uses of the term "garbage". Your chart is amazing. Is A5o a garbage hand more often then not against bad players?

[@RyanDelosReyes]

Hi Jon, I hope you are having a fantastic day too! Thank you for creating these free content in your channel. I'm more conscious about how I play poker now and look for leaks in my games. Good health and more wealth!

[@PokerCoaching]

Thanks Ryan, you too!

[@RyanDelosReyes]

@@PokerCoaching Managed to finish 26th out of 4153 in the 4k gtd 1.10 USD buy in NLH online poker. Really seeing the results of your tips and lessons. thank you so much!

[@danielphelan2731]

really good stuff Jonathan im after improving since your first stream..thank u..Daniel

[@darthnihiluz5305]

I just open shove for 100BB, problem solved.

[@effortlessawareness8778]

was going down to make the same comment. 1 month too late. Just got levelled hard.

[@malcolmwasher2308]

Thats just silly

[@royalflush8173]

There ya go

[@Cormagh]

He wouldn't be a maniac if he checks, would he? The maniacs I play against, especially from the east, don't check very often. Everything is a raise, that's what defines them as a maniac, isn't it?

[@leslieduthie9406]

I really love your total commitment to the game and helping others improve their own. Your explanation of this specific situation is fascinating, especially to a maniac like me :-). Keep up the good work. I may even sign up to your coaching site as I suspect it could save me quite a few $$$$$$ in the long-term.

[@PokerCoaching]

Thanks! I am glad you liked it!

[@SpencerKarren1982]

Thanks Jonathan 😊

[@angelovillanueva5766]

Yes

[@liamcasey4]

Still maintain he should have gone for a check raise position or not.

[@OBPrince]

Please make a video on how to preflop ranges against LIMPERS!

[@gerrycameron3685]

where can i get a copy of the hand chart?

[@magomez1]

What i have to do in Heads Up vs Opponent who raise everything with 2-4 Bet ? (Pre Flop, After Flop Turn or River raise every Hand) Call,Fold, Re Raise Go All In with 37 510 then ?

[@dannyveit1561]

i can hear you!

[@RKWARLORD]

13:00 How is j7s and 76o in the fold range?

[@jesusinmastropiero6936]

Awesome work, guys! Quick question: why are we folding 76s on the river and calling with our top pair combos if a double pair is better than the top pair? Wouldn t be more profitable to put into our junk range our worst remainning hands? Thank you very much! You are amazing!

[@PokerCoaching]

I do not remember the spot, so I am not sure. Sorry!

[@jesusinmastropiero6936]

@@PokerCoaching Thank you again for the amazing content! Your site is actually the nuts!

[@marinocommapaul]

30:04 The board has a pair of 2s on it, so KJ is actually two pair, Jacks and 2s, which beats the two pair with 76.

[@coltukkor]

Whenever I have had enough and jam the Maniac thats when he has a monster 🤨

[@v.sandrone4268]

That is one of the two certainties of poker the other being; if you have pocket kings the flop will contain an ace.

[@coltukkor]

@@v.sandrone4268 That statement is pure gospel

[@zettaiengineer4202]

re opponent's shove on the river: why fold the better hand(7-6s) but call the single pairs? plus 7-6 are blockers from opponent having a set of 6 or 7, J-6, J-7.

[@trakztracks6340]

The board paired on the river.

[@imelfo3945]

Jonathan, 20:45 why is the formula 1 - (8/5.5+2.5+8) and not 1 - ((8-2.5)/5.5+2.5+8)?

[@purplepillmovement2457]

What's the logic on weaker (blue) hands being your 4! and stronger (green) being your raise/call? Is this to play post flop for more value, and if you get caught with the weaker hands at least you have a fighting chance?

[@CRAIG5835]

Last!? Alas I missed this Live, Downunders time being the main reason, however we shall adjust accordingly. Hi to Mr James.

[@dmtc6913]

meanwhile, in reality.. you call that check raise with queens turn is a king river is an ace. alternatively 8 T I do like the 2 2 though

[@michaeldiffey3791]

I like check raising the maniacs.

[@PokerCoaching]

Same!

[@Sevendookiie]

@@PokerCoaching 23:00 😂

[@DwightHayles]

At the micro level under $5.00 buyin online, Maniacs NEVER check - always DONK lead if playing post flop. They seldom play post flop - 75% of hands they play are preflop shoves or calls and insta-donk flop shoves. The definition used as a maniac in this video is more like a loose aggressive player.

[@clintharris8818]

I hope the maniacs where i play dont watch this 🤣

[@BallenX101]

Sorry I'm here!

[@ActivistVictor]

Too late, i am in the process of forwarding this to the subreddit called poker donks, you will never get another chip from us again. Lol jk

[@malcolmwasher2308]

I love manics get a ace high flush check and let them.hang themself works everytime lol

[@milesj610]

Just played with a guy, he literally played every hand, bet on every street, cold called 3 bets and 4 bets with air and he managed to chip upto 400 big blinds.

[@PokerCoaching]

Great!

[@milesj610]

@@PokerCoaching Yes great for him not for me, I let it get to me and then start playing poorly. A learning experience.

[@simonfrouws]

how is AJ suited better then AQ s AND AK s i dont get it

[@PokerCoaching]

Where are you referring to in the video? In the first example, the board is Js-7h-6d, so it is top pair whereas AQ/AK are just ace high.

[@simonfrouws]

@@PokerCoaching never mind Jonathan il have to rewatch the video I really like it do it's just a little pun intended hard to follow for me since English is not my native language I was referring to the chart do witch I don't really understand how to read il get back to u when I have an intelligent quistion thanks for replying ur the best ps I signed up for poker coaching today u have a great day

[@PokerCoaching]

@@simonfrouws Awesome. I hope you learn a ton!

[@alexanderj9727]

Why is 54s marked as junk? It has an oesd on j67

[@malcolmwasher2308]

If a ten comes ur opp could get a higher straight

[@alexanderj9727]

@@malcolmwasher2308 so?

[@malcolmwasher2308]

@@alexanderj9727 54 is junk man

[@alexanderj9727]

@@malcolmwasher2308 how is a hand drawing to the nuts junK? \

[@malcolmwasher2308]

@@alexanderj9727 u play it and go broke then lol

[@stephenball9721]

Your site still shows higher prices than you refer to here.

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[@stephenball9721]

All set now thanks!!!!

[@marcogauch]

Hey Jonathan! Did you thought of making a paid online programm like pokersnowie with your own ranges? :-)

[@PokerCoaching]

I have something like that coming in the near future. It will be free.

[@malcolmwasher2308]

7 6??? 4 bet if u dont get a draw ur screwed

[@PokerCoaching]

Why do you presume you always lose when you miss?

[@malcolmwasher2308]

@@PokerCoaching i.play at juicy poker alot of doinks will barrel anything so if i miss the flop im.done

[@malcolmwasher2308]

I need a way tighter range

[@malcolmwasher2308]

@@PokerCoaching but i also see ur point 67 can make alot of striaghts and if u hit u ur gonna be payed off big time