When playing free online poker and pay poker, you will come across many different types of players. This article is aimed at the main ones that you are likely to meet at the poker tables and to help guide you in spotting them and tips on playing against them.
Rocks - players who play very few pots and like to fold.
These players only play very strong hands and if they don’t fold to a bet on the flop then you should give up the pot because most of the time they have a strong hand. However they are very good opponents to steal the blinds from
TAGs - tight before the flop and aggressive after the flop.
These players tend to make quite a bit of money and tend to stick to pay tables rather than free poker games as that is where the serious cash is. They are best avoided where possible.
Maniacs - crazy players who play very aggressively.
This type of player is one who tends to bet and raise a lot and wont check. They are difficult players to play against, but if they are after you and you have a strong hand.
Calling Stations playing poker
This type of play is rarely profitable.
It has been proven by pros that it’s better to bet and raise then check and fold.
Against these players you should not try to bluff them because they will often call with poor hands. However you should bet when you have a good hand because they will call with trash hands pretty often. If they bet then you should very often fold because they rarely bet so they must have something strong.
So, now you know the main types of playing styles, its time to use them in poker and free online poker. Look carefully at your opponents and match them up to each style of play and then use these tips to your advantage to help you win.