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1. The term used to describe a poker player's likely or possible holdings.

Ranges and Decision Making 3pe1b

Identifying and evaluating players' ranges is the method used by the modern generation of poker player to determine the most +EV action in a poker hand. Quite simply, if you can get really good at narrowing down the range of hands that your opponents most likely hold, you will start to see some very, very good results.

Reading Ranges: Tournament or Game Dependant 402g6k

First and foremost, reading ranges comes down to experience; an experienced player will be much more adept at reading opponents than a beginner, but that will change quickly for the novice as they log more hours at the tables. Secondly, ranging your opponents definitely varies depending on what freezeout. Obviously, this is a very simple generalization, but it does hold weight.

Example 3c1ox

Let's say you are in the early stages of a $109 set, QQ is highly improbable because you have QQ, and you're still behind KK and AA. This is a simple fold, given our knowledge of the player and his range.

General Info q2j1

Range reading often comes down to what you know about your opponent. If you're really familiar with an opponent's play, like in the above example, then you can narrow down their range pretty significantly. If you've never played your opponent before, the next best thing you can do is pay close attention to your tournaments. Ranging and ranges are not an exact, mathematical science, so they more information you can get on your opponents, the easier it will become.