There are occasions when setting a trap with a big pocket pair can be ok. The common pitfall among weaker opponents is they limp or 3-bet too small then lose a big pot when someone makes a two pair or better hand. You don’t want to play multi-way pots with big pairs as you’re running an increased risk of getting outdrawn. The big pocket pairs perform better in heads up pots where your odds of winning are much better. You’ll want to raise or re-raise with them to narrow the playing field, protect your hand get more value. These are the best possible starting hands in Texas Hold’em and must be raised and 3-bet and even 4-bet in most spots.
The big pocket pairs are A-A, K-K, Q-Q and J-J. In this article we’re going to offer some basic tips on how to play different pairs and also advise what not to do, so you can generate better results with them in the future. However, beginners and even experienced players occasionally struggle to play these profitably. You’re holding a hand that is already has value as a made hand and can improve post-flop.
One of the most visually satisfying hands to be deal in Texas Hold’em is a pair.
