In this free poker online poker article I want to give you a share a game example which I came across on a Bubbling satellite table. I got it myself twice last week, and have been in such situations quite often in the past.

The game was an $11 double shootout satellite for a $215 tournament. I was in 3rd place but to qualify (bubble) had to make top two. The big problem was of the 3 stacks in contention I was shortest.

I had about 1500; my 2 adversaries had about 7000. Blinds were 75-150, so not much room to play for me. But my opponents were both playing super tight. This really is one of the tells you have to immediately pick up on when you get near the tickets.

This means that they are players who are most likely barely have $200 as a current bankroll, and do not want to mess anything up (since its so much for them). That's of course what you have to take advantage of.

Returning to the specific situation, my 2 opponents were super tight. They could have easily taken me out, but instead I stole my way up to about 3000 in about 10 minutes. When re-raised, I fold, and let them have it. With the way they are playing, you will see many more opportunities.

The kept playing like this and avoided me, then they both got big hands (A,A vs K,Q where A,A flopped a set and K,Q got the straight). The result was that they knocked each other out. Great news for me, I got my final ticket.

Now I want to try to give you some 3 tips on how to maximize your chances when you're attacking shorts or are a short.

1 - Aim to play aggressive. The bigger your stack, the better. Always raise the shorties Big Blind. Since they are short they can't afford to play. Their choices are limited to push or fold. They will most often fold though, since you are so aggressive and are hoping you will go battle with the bigger stacks.

2 - Never battle with the bigger stacks, unless you have premium hands!

You want the money from the shorter stacks, not the bigger who can either knock you out or cripple you!

Even if you have KK and there's an ace on the flop, FOLD! Your goal is to kill the shorts, if you lose some chips to a larger stack in the meantime it does not matter.

3 - When you raise the shorties, and you get re-raised (all-in), don't hesitate to call!

These shorties often fill up with frustration and can often push with any ace or medium king.

Don't be afraid to call with 10-8, where you are often only 60-40 behind. If the short stack has less then 30% of your stack, I would call with almost anything (given the blinds represent a reasonable portion of your stack)

Hopefully that this article makes it a little clearer to you that being aggressive is the best way in cashing in satellites on both the cash sites as well as free online poker. Remember the minute you start tightening up and let the shorter stacks roam freely, you're bringing problems that could be easily avoided!

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