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I think we can play a fundamentally sound strategy that is adjusted to exploit our opponents’ mistakes. Those adjustments shouldn’t be so extreme that we are playing bingo poker. You’re on the right path of making the correct adjustments.
From LJ and HJ, I would stick with solid hands (medium to big pairs, strong Ax, Suited broadways) and almost always open or isolate.
From CO and BN, I think we can expand our range to include an overlimping range consisting of weaker suited connectors, and suited gappers (54s, 75s)
Be sure to be adjusting preflop raise size based on the number of limpers. For example, 4x against a limper but 5.5x with 2 limpers already in.
Further adjustments to consider:
- Are our opponents sensitive to bet sizing? Will 3x get the same amount of calls as 5x? How about 5x vs 7x? If they call at the same frequency, bet bigger in position and with our strongest hands.
- When they raise preflop what is their range and how do they respond to 3bets? Do they only raise with premiums? Then we should have a very strong hand to continue.
- Do they raise with a lot of marginal hands and fold often to 3bets? Expand your 3betting range.
- Do they raise with a lot of marginal hand and will call a 3bet? Then 3bet with strong hands that will dominated their calling range. For example you can 3bet with AJ if they will open A9 and call a 3bet.
- Postflop, do they play purely fit or fold? Cbet often.
- Do they do a lot of floating? Cbet primarily for value.
Tailor your adjustment to each individual opponent. Use the strategy that works best for the specific opponent you are currently facing.
Remember that the JL 6max strategy is designed for playing against good opponents. I use it as a baseline. But if you’re in a game where players are bad, you can make big adjustments.
I’m also a member of JL training site (standard). Let me know if you ever want to discuss the homework or any other content from there.
