A squeeze play in poker is a bet or move that is designed to gain an advantage in the hands of the player making the bet or move. The idea is to put pressure on the other player to fold, so that the player can make a better hand.
There are a number of different squeeze plays that are available to a poker player, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Some of the more common squeezes include:
– Betting all-in preflop with A high hand (e.g. Aces high or two pair with aces and two jacks).
This is often called “going all-in with a nut flush draw.” The idea is to force the other player to fold, since they would not want to risk their entire stack on such a bad hand. .
– Making a small bet preflop with a hand that is not as strong as the cards you are holding (e.g. three of a kind).
This allows you to build pressure on the other player, forcing them to fold sooner rather than later if they do not have the best hand.
– Raising preflop with a hand that is not as strong as your current cards (e.g. four of a kind).
This allows you to build more pressure on the other player, forcing them to fold sooner rather than later if they do not have the best hand.
