calling a raise in limit

carrigeen

Playing 5/10 limit when i'm in the BB any time there is a raise (to $10 only - not 15) I have always called the raise as Im getting 3 to 1 on the extra 5 and so it seems to make sense. The problem is as i miss the flop 2 out of 3times on average calling the raise seems like a marginal decison. I tracked it over 2 hours play and calling the rasie with any two cards cost $65 (including subsequent bets) which leads me to believe despite the 3 to 1 odds the play is to fold unless there is some strenght in the hole cards

what do you think?

Hectorjelly

I dont play limit but from what Ive read players usually will have some standards, ie A2 76o but not J3o or Q6.

bohsman

I spent a month playing limit but played like a lunatic 3betting in that spot more often than calling, Sklansky discusses this in advanced poker, Ill have a look cant remember what he said but something along the lines of being very aggresive on the flop - youre getting 3 to 1 but the raiser is getting far better because youll call and fold on the flop x amount of the times so they can raise with garbage, but as you know this you can 3bet or do a stop and go.
This also applies to battle of the blinds.