The Navigation of Your Opponents

Although you lose some expected value when Morton's theorem in is effect, you are still better off betting (if you do not have the option of check-raising). Frankly, the most successful form of countering your vulnerability to this specific phenomenon is through fear.

If your opponent's feel as though they are in danger of losing money whenever they get involved in a pot with you, they are more likely to play correctly in the particular Morton's theorem scenario.

Unfortunately, most of the people who are prone to play incorrectly in these spots are not fearful of losing money regardless of the level of danger they face.

Not to mention, you may not hold cards to instill fear in them. Often, you must just bet your hand and figuratively hold your breath. When you encounter this type of navigational challenge, you may have to take steps to limit the competition earlier in the hand.

Although there may be no way to avoid the problem until it is too late, adjust your starting hand requirements so that you minimize the chances of having a vulnerable hand witb questionable strength. I have had some success with changing seats to put a little more distance between my `obstacle' and myself.

If you seem to be struggling with achieving the `game control' you would like, it may be due to the combination of `explosive' and `implosive' players that surround you. Take the time to evaluate your situation, and make any necessary adjustments.

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