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Module 1: Understanding Hand Strength

Worked example

Rate the hand first: top pair top kicker on a dry flop is a strong bucket. Opponent bets small — raising builds the pot and charges worse kings, floats, and draws.

FlopPot 100To call 28late

Your hand

K
Q

Board

K
7
2

Step-by-step

  1. Read the spot: cards, board texture, and pot size.
  2. Rule out weaker lines: Fold (Gives up the pot without realizing your equity.) · Call (Misses value or fold equity when you are ahead or have a strong draw.)
  3. Choose the best line for this module.

Suggested line

Raise

Name your bucket, then pick an action that matches it.