Clarify the next training task before you start drilling

6-max, BTN vs CO open

More preflop re-raise and versus re-raise spots.

No samples yet. Complete the first training hand first.

Task: build to 18 hands. 18 hands remaining.

Verification: return to Intermediate Technical Assessment and check whether the score, rank, and weakest area move together.

BTN open, BB defend, Hero keeps preflop initiative

Heads-up pots with initiative and flop continuation betting.

No samples yet. Complete the first training hand first.

Task: build to 18 hands. 18 hands remaining.

Verification: return to Basic Technical Assessment and check whether the score, rank, and weakest area move together.

6-max, BB vs BTN open

Small blind and big blind continue-versus-fold boundaries.

No samples yet. Complete the first training hand first.

Task: build to 18 hands. 18 hands remaining.

Verification: return to Basic Technical Assessment and check whether the score, rank, and weakest area move together.

Stabilize your preflop opening baseline before worrying about postflop plans. This range is meant as a default training baseline, not as a max-width steal strategy.

Assume a default 2.2x-2.5x open size. Keep marginal hands stable instead of changing sizes hand by hand.

Separate your 3-bet, call, and fold layers first. The most common leak is not being too loose, but failing to define the boundary between those three layers.

Separate obvious continues from obvious folds first. Only then adjust marginal hands based on the opponent.

Build the value layer first, then add a small blocker-driven bluff layer. Do not start by making the light 3-bet range too wide.

Default to a position-driven pressure model. Keep the value/bluff ratio sane before discussing exploits.

The key in blind defense is to avoid over-folding, but also not to force weak offsuit trash into low-realization calls.

BB is a natural defense seat. Let suited hands, connectivity, and low Ax enter the defense layer first.

A c-bet is not automatic on every board. First confirm that your preflop range carries the stronger overcards and overpairs, then decide how often to continuation bet.

This reference explains who reaches the flop with the range advantage. It is not a fixed postflop frequency chart.

The practical goal in check-raising is not memorizing frequencies. Separate value raises, backdoor-driven semi-bluffs, and pure check-calls first.

Let made hands and strong backdoor hands into the check-raise layer first. Do not mix weak top pairs with pure air.

Position advantage shows up first in how reliably you convert medium-strength hands and marginal draws, not only in how aggressively you bet.

This focus is mainly about pacing: when to keep pressing and when to bring medium strength to showdown.

The most practical way to understand range advantage is to ask who reaches the flop more often with top pair strong kicker, overpairs, and nut advantage.

Master dry high-card boards first, then expand to medium-low and wet textures.