The Problem

A student’s stats showed a 44% cbet in position and only a 26% cbet out of position, both far too low and easy to exploit.

His own data showed he was more profitable when cbetting than when calling cbets, proving he needed to be the aggressor more often.

The fix isn’t about value betting, he already knew how to bet top pair or better. The focus here is on cbet bluffing the flop.

Why Cbetting Works

• You hold the preflop range advantage as the raiser.
• Opponents must respect your strong holdings (AA, KK, TPTK).
• You put the decision on them: fold, call, or raise.
• They have to face your continued aggression on the turn and river too.

The 3 Cbet Bluff Rules

Pulling the Trigger

Double Barrel Note

If an opponent doesn’t fold on the flop but folds 70%+ on the turn, you must double barrel… but commit to it before you make the flop cbet. Don’t bet the flop if you plan to check the turn. A flop bet that gets called and then a turn check is the worst outcome. Know your plan before you act.

Action Step

In your next session, play with a flop bluffing focus. When all three rules are in place, pull the trigger. When two are in place, probably pull the trigger.

Even when you’re not in a hand, put yourself in the cbettor’s shoes as the flop runs out. Thinking through those spots away from the action is nearly as valuable as playing them yourself.