When Poker Hands Don't Go as Planned (w/ Uri Peleg)
About this episode
The episode discusses strategies for handling unexpected turns in poker hands with insights from coach Uri Peleg.
Get instant access to the new Lab 2.0 now. Learn how to stay calm and make smarter decisions when your poker hands take unexpected turns. The world's best poker coach, Uri Peleg, gives you practical strategies and mindset shifts to quickly reevaluate, adapt, and protect your bankroll in tough situations. View the written version of this episode here. 00:00 Hand Example Breakdown 01:47 Range vs. Hand Thinking 03:21 Betting Structures and Exploits 04:28 Adapting When Plans Change 05:58 Reassessing Hand Strength in Action In this poker strategy podcast, Mike Brady and elite coach Uri Peleg explore one of the most important but overlooked skills in poker: knowing what to do when hands don't go as planned. Every player has experienced the frustration of seeing a strong starting hand or a favorable flop turn into a tough spot after unexpected action, but Uri breaks down how to handle these moments with clarity and confidence. Using a real hand example and practical analogies, he shows how focusing on your range rather than just your hand strength leads to smarter decisions and prevents costly mistakes. Listeners will learn how to adjust betting strategies, recognize when their plan is…
People in this episode
Host: Mike Brady
Guest: Uri Peleg
Topics covered
- poker strategy
- decision making
- hand evaluation
- betting strategies
- mindset shifts
Keywords
- poker
- hand strength
- betting structures
- adaptation
- bankroll management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Upswing Poker
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