14 Jan 09 Limping in With Big Pocket Pairs
I don’t normally advocate limping in with big pocket pairs, but there are a few circumstances where it might be profitable. One situation that limping in would be profitable is if you have a super tight image at the table. Whether you have a tight image because you are card dead, or are just playing tight, it will be hard to get any action if you raise your large pocket pair. If this is the case, you might want to just limp in and see if you can get any action from the flop. If you decide to take this avenue, you will have to be prepared to lay down your pocket pair post flop. Since you are limping in, there is a greater chance that someone will flop two pair or trips to an under board. While using this method, you must be able to accurately read your opponent. Another situation that limping in would be profitable with top pair is if you are sitting on a really aggressive table. If this is the case and you are in early position, you might decide to limp in with your top pair. If you limp in and someone raises, then you can reraise to gain maximum value preflop. If no one raises, be prepared to play your pocket pair cautiously. This is a dangerous way to play your big pocket pairs, and you will have to be prepared to lay it down if the structure of the board permits.
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