If you want to try some new skills when playing free online poker then ’sandbagging’ is a new one to try. In basic terms, sandbagging is the opposite to bluffing, where you lead your opponents to think that you have a week hand when you have a strong one.

As the betting begins, call the initial bets, but don’t jump in with any raises, not even a small one

The key is to keep as many players as possible in the game for as long as possible and then “kill” them with an “all-in” at the critical time.

Some player also call this “slow playing a hand.” I have found the real trick in sandbagging is to almost hide your hand by not signalling anything.

This technique works well when another player has good cards, too. That player will do the betting for you and you will remain “hidden” until you are ready to slam them with an allin.

Many times by doing this you get into a nutz situation as the flop, turn, and river fill up your hand.

I have found its much easier when playing online poker rather than face to face poker as its easier to hide your expression.

In internet paid and free online poker games it is much easier because no one can really “see” you. Sandbagging also gives you the option to make economic bets by not blowing a raise and ultimately losing to someone who hits big on the turn or river.

The initial hole cards don’t have to necessarily be killers (like pocket aces). Sometimes you just get a monster flop and just have to be very patient so sucker more players into feeding the pot. The real key, especially when playing free online poker where it is so easy to jump all-in is simply this: PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE!

I very much hope my tips on the sandbagging techniques help you in your poker play and look forward to seeing you on the poker tables soon.

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