mjbballar23 said:
o ya that too. You need pokertracker or hold'em manager to beat .50/1 or higher
I don't agree with this.
There are a few smaller networks, such as the Cake network, that doesn't allow Heads up displays (pokertracker/holdem manager)/and or these softwares aren't supporting these sites. Yet the cake network supports prolly arond 10k people at prime time.
Now, the software will help you indentify the type of opponents you are playing against, and will also you to adjust your strategy.
Here is a few types for those who understand holdem and looking to improve:
Every session have a pad of paper next to you. and any situation that is even somewhat confusing, and note it down on pad of paper. AhKs river bet sizing is an example. Go over each hand at end of session.
Mind Reading Game – Hand ranges, always think about hand ranges. When not involved in a hand assign players to hand ranges, then when hand goes to showdown, can adjust range for opponents.
Detective Game – Note taking! Generally looking for at least one note on most of the players at the table. Generally the fish at the table should have 4-5 notes on them within an hour. Think about what type of fish they can be. Looking for things like bet sizing, possible timing tells, how do they play top pair versus 2pair, monsters vs draws, do they bluff?
Note down tendencies and not actions. Bets $5 into $20 with bottom pair, but shows the tendency that he bets his hand strength.
I have two modes I play in, one I'm just mass tabling and putting in a lot of hands without improving. The second I play 4 tables at most, and really work on the above. Mass tabling you will never improve because you are on autopilot.
I would agree however that you should look into training websites and watch videos as they will give you an up to date depiction of online player at the lower stakes.