Bluffing, when done correctly, is an art form — and as with any type of art, you have to practice your craft and hone your skills before you can ever do it perfectly. Picasso did not just start out painting abstract faces. The first time Michelangelo tried to sculpt something, it definitely did not look like the David.

Bluffing, especially, takes a lot of practice. Another step in perfecting it involves making a check when you are able to do so. It is preferably done either after the flop or after the turn. In the other round, your bet should be reasonable, not ostentatious. When you bet consistently, your opponents tend to believe that you have a solid hand. They view it as your attempt to get as many of their chips as you possibly can.

Remember, you have to be brave and ballsy to successfully carry out a great bluff, but it is possible.

Tags: bluffing, Poker, strategy

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