5-Card PLO Coaching Session

In this coaching session, Craig analyzes 5-card PLO hands with Fernando "JNandezPoker" Habegger, focusing on pre-flop hand selection and post-flop strategy. They discuss the value of double-suited rundowns, when to limp/fold versus call raises, and post-flop decision-making based on stack-to-pot ratios (SPR). Craig shares insights on when certain hands become playable and optimal betting strategies.

The video covers important 5-card PLO concepts like the value of connectivity in rundowns, the dangers of overvaluing double-suited kings, and how to approach different SPR situations with various hand types.

Poker Strategy:

• Perfectly connected double-suited rundowns (like 87654) are much stronger than those with gaps
• Limping can be better than calling raises with marginal hands to maintain desired VPIP
• Jack-Ten combinations are particularly valuable connectors in PLO
• Back-door flush draws significantly impact decision-making in post-flop play
• SPR around 4 creates challenging scenarios that require careful planning for turn play
• Double-suited Kings are commonly overvalued in 5-card PLO
• Check-raising strategy depends heavily on blockers and equity against opponent's range