Easy Post-Flop Exercises

Qs Qd -- Early Position

You raised pre-flop and were called by two late-position players. The flop was Ac Ks 4c. You bet out on the flop. One player raises and the other calls. What factors do you consider?

• Cards: The flop was an absolute nightmare for you . If either of your opponents holds either and ace or a king, you're way behind.
• Action: Your opponent's raise indicates strength. The call from the other player may indicated a flush draw.
• Odds: You will hit a 3rd Queen on the turn about 1 out of every 23 times. If that doesn't sound bad enough, the Qc may give someone a flush. The pot odds are not sufficient for you to call and see the turn.

Your move: Fold. Laying down QQ is never fun, but throwing money at this pot is a terrible idea.

Note: the bet on the flop may or may not be a something you'd want to do. The bet has two advantages. One, it gives your opponents a chance to fold if the flop missed them. Second, it get you very accurate information. Now you know you're in terrible shape. However, given the board a check-fold might be a good decision.

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