Tag: hud

I love quizzes! Quizzes test my knowledge and at the same time they access my competitive side… Gimme that perfect 100%! So, I make sure to thoroughly read each question and each answer so that I select the right one every time. I just released a new Quiz for members of my training site, thePokerForge.com. The quiz is called “HUD...

Online poker has seen a mini-boom in the last year because of poker rooms shutting down due to Covid-19. For me, this has led to an influx of students who often have no idea why they are getting crushed online when they were doing fine at brick and mortar tables. There are three reasons why you may be having a tough time online...

A few weeks ago, listener Sherri Cook sent me this question about understanding tournament players: I’m loving your podcast, Sky. I just subscribed and now I’m going through your back catalog and learning a ton. I love playing cash games where I can use my long history with opponents against them. I play with many players online day after day, and this gives...

A few weeks ago, listener Sherri Cook sent me this question about understanding tournament players: I’m loving your podcast, Sky. I just subscribed and now I’m going through your back catalog and learning a ton. I love playing cash games where I can use my long history with opponents against them. I play with many players online day after day, and this gives...

Let’s be honest; it is one thing to be playing in one of your local poker rooms and entirely another one if you decide to compete online. Simply put, you will surely face tougher opponents and much more serious competition online, so better be ready than sorry. The poker world is already...

Pot Limit Omaha is an exciting game that’s been getting a lot of attention lately. Offering more action and allowing players to get involved with more pots, PLO represents a step up from Hold’em, which doesn’t seem to flare up the imagination of players the way it used to. However, for those seeking action, not even regular Pot-Limit Omaha cuts it. They...

Using the assistance of a Heads Up Display, or simply HUD, has almost become the norm in today’s online poker environment. Once you move up the stakes and especially if you’re playing cash games, you’ll be at a serious disadvantage if you aren’t using a HUD of some sort. A HUD basically provides you with the breakdown of the statistical information you...

I’m going to help you learn to use a heads up display with my stripped-down, simplified KISS HUD for online poker. It's called the KISS HUD because I'm a huge fan of the KISS Principle: Keep It Simple, Stupid! This 10-element HUD makes it easy to avoid overwhelm while learning to use a HUD to exploit your opponents. The 10 Elements of the...

Q1: Cbetting Without HUD Stats (2:05) Q2: Improved Session Reviews (4:05) Q3: Focusing on One Thing at a Time (13:25) Challenge (15:45) Show Notes with more info, pics and links: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod201 Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author. Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker...