A shove in poker is a bet made with the hope of moving the active player out of a particular position. The most common type of shove is the pre-flop shove, which is a bet before any cards are revealed.
Other types of shoves may be post-flop, when the first card is revealed, or during an all-in situation.
There are many factors that go into making a decision to shove, including the current state of the game, the odds of success, and the stakes being played. Pre-flop shoves are usually made with the hope of getting other players to fold, as they have less opportunity to improve their hand if they call.
Post-flop shoves are more likely to be successful if there are few other players left in the hand, as they provide more opportunities for other players to fold and leave the pot open for the shover. All-in shoves are usually made with the hope of winning the hand outright, regardless of what other players do.
