In acknowledging the importance of selecting appropriate poker starting hands depending upon our position, there is still a tendency among less advanced players to treat middle pairs in early position exactly the same way we’re trained to treat low pairs.  However, limping with 99 or 10 10 and looking to catch a set on the flop may not be the most profitable way to make the most of the opportunity a middle pair creates, and can be apt to get us into trouble spots if the hand goes south of cheese.  So what’s one alternative to passively entering a pot with middle pair in early position?

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When learning Texas Holdem how to play poker position proves to be one of the most critical elements of game development.  Many new players place primary emphasis on their hole cards when deciding whether to become involved in a pot.  However, most of us soon come to appreciate that if there is one factor which deserves consideration before entering a hand, it’s our poker position at the table relative to the button. 

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