If you are a poker fan you have probably heard
about grinders, how good they are and how great they are at creating strategies
to increase your bankroll safely. If this information has reached your
ears, you probably think that you also want to be a grinder. But how do you do
that?
Let's start with the basics. Grinding in
poker is something possible for all types of players, it doesn't depend on
abilities or resources. Do you like what you read? Then read on...
To understand what is "grind" or
"grind" in poker, it is first recommended that you know what is the
action of grind. A grinder in poker basically becomes a professional,
dedicates his time to it and, as in a job, spends hours playing, analyzing how
to be more productive. Caution and regularity are what rule his day to day at
the tables.
Not only is he a very experienced player who
has gained a tremendous advantage thanks to the baggage he accumulates, but he
is a type of player who will always prioritize safe play. That's the
only way he could make a living from poker, and that's why they are such tough
opponents: because they know all the tricks and beating them can be difficult.
Having made poker their way of life, grinders spend
several hours a day playing poker. Something like their working day,
since it is their way of earning income. Consistency is their base, but in
order to earn the part of the money they need to live, they require skill, so
they are not going to take a gamble at the drop of a hat.
A grinder's game has three basic
characteristics:
Although the word "grinder" actually
has many translations, in poker it refers to the figure who gradually harvests
small but numerous winnings. Therefore, the action of "grindear" or
"grind" is used as a synonym for collecting small pots very steadily.
A strategy that is nothing but a very specific method to fulfill the goal of
every poker player: to win and add money.
If you want to grind in poker, you will have to
follow a series of specific actions to change your way of playing in
order to get the results you expect.
Grinders play almost programmatically. Their
system of bets, calls and so on is already predefined. The problem with
grinders is that they do not usually dedicate as much time as other players to
analysis, but they use a predetermined strategy that they apply to each of
the games. This leads to a problem: their mistakes are often repetitive.
However, they have the ability to take them on mathematically. The point is
that in the end the percentage of the day is positive.
On the other hand, even if you are very sure
that you are carrying out your strategy as planned, it is important to keep an
eye on your bankroll. Yes, grind in poker seeks precisely to increase
it, but it never hurts to keep it under control. Keeping bets small is elementary
to play safe.
Another crucial aspect to be able to grind in
poker is to play in multi-table games. As we mentioned before, it is much
better to play in this format since the more hands you play, the more likely
you are to win... if you keep a conservative style of play.
Grinders become grinders when they begin to
understand who they are playing against and how they should play cards,
positions and bets. They know how to detect the fish, but at the same time,
they avoid falling into traps by aggressive play, even if the prey seems easy. They
avoid their own and others' traps. They are, in short, regular players,
confident and not given to emotion.
In poker, grind has a particularly relevant
meaning for those players who want to play it safe. It is a way of life, the
way of the poker warrior: the grinder sleeps regularly, exercises, takes
care of his diet, keeps a schedule and takes care of his body and is
interested in the elements that, like the chair or ergonomic keyboards, can
give him comfort in the long hours of online "work".
The grinder's life revolves around the
philosophy of a strategy based on ensuring a regular income, fleeing
from the poetics and heroics of big tournaments and jackpots or bets with
disproportionate profits, which could entail, in turn, great risks and losses.
It is a strategy that is designed for the
patient and that, worked in the right way and with the necessary discipline
and regularity, can make the light player a professional who makes a living
from poker.
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