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WPT GTO Trainer Hands of the Week: Expert Postflop Play From The Big Blind

Related Topics: Blind, World Poker Tour

This week we’re focused on a typical cash game spot where you’re out of position in the Big Blind against a tough player in early position after calling their first-in preflop raise.

There are a few flops where you could construct a leading range from the Big Blind in this spot, but for a vast majority of flops you can begin by checking to the preflop raiser. Checking is preferred as a default because the preflop aggressor will typically have a significant equity advantage.

WPT GTO Trainer Hands of the Week: Expert Postflop Play From The Big Blind

The early position player’s range is quite narrow and uncapped in this situation.