if you wanted to teach a new player.....

[csabo17 0]

Totaly from scratch, how would you do it? I know it will be a long process, but what do you guys think the best path would be. Also if anyone knows any sites with basic holdem strategy that would be easy to print off for them to read (i.e hand rankings, strong hands,etc.) Im thinking about trying to teach the game to a person who has no bad habbits or favorite hands already, so im thiking this is possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[JaysonWeber 0]

Have them move in with you.Have them read SSHEHave them play and more importantly watch you playHave them ask you questions when they dont understand somethingHave them beat the 1/2 or 2/4 or 2 BB/100 over atleast 50k handsHave them read TOPHave them play 3/6 and 5/10Have them read Poker Essays Volume I through IIIHave them beat 3/6 or 5/10 for 2 bb/100 over 100k handsSee where they are at..

[BeanGW 0]

Before SSHE, I'd have them read Miller's other book. I forget what its called, but it's that intro to Hold 'Em book. You need some basic knowledge before SSHE. Otherwise I pretty much agree with JayWeb.

[custom36 5]

Jayson, do you ever check your PM's?

[csabo17 0]

Thanks for the reply. The person im talking about is my mom, who i semi live with anyway. I live with my GF but i am usually home at least once a day for something. So im thinking the time im there i can help her. Im wanting to start her an online account for play money and let her play one sit and go tourney on her own to see if she picks up on blinds and antes, importance of good cards, position, all that good stuff. After about a month i think i will then open her a real account to play micro no limit on to watch over as she plays and maybe talk her through a few hands to help out. Im more than likely not wanting to teach her limit, because around here our B&M is mostly no limit tourneys and cash. With the exception of a couple nights of 3-10 spread limit.

[csabo17 0]

Anyone know where i can pick up on some basic holdem books? Maybe with less strategy and more about how the game is played?

[custom36 5]

Anyone know where i can pick up on some basic holdem books? Maybe with less strategy and more about how the game is played?

Amazon.com

[BETNFOOL 0]

Totaly from scratch, how would you do it? I know it will be a long process, but what do you guys think the best path would be. Also if anyone knows any sites with basic holdem strategy that would be easy to print off for them to read (i.e hand rankings, strong hands,etc.) Im thinking about trying to teach the game to a person who has no bad habbits or favorite hands already, so im thiking this is possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

turn off the TV

[turd ferguson 1]

Thanks for the reply. The person im talking about is my mom, who i semi live with anyway. I live with my GF but i am usually home at least once a day for something. So im thinking the time im there i can help her. Im wanting to start her an online account for play money and let her play one sit and go tourney on her own to see if she picks up on blinds and antes, importance of good cards, position, all that good stuff. After about a month i think i will then open her a real account to play micro no limit on to watch over as she plays and maybe talk her through a few hands to help out. Im more than likely not wanting to teach her limit, because around here our B&M is mostly no limit tourneys and cash. With the exception of a couple nights of 3-10 spread limit.

Good luck with all that....I hope this thread doesn't take a turn for the worse.

[JaysonWeber 0]

It wont.... *Cracks Whip*

[csabo17 0]

Thanks for the help. im sure it will be shortly hi jacked so if anyone has any other info or advice that will help please still post it ill check this thread anyway and just ignore the crap.

[weishan14 0]

Anyone know where i can pick up on some basic holdem books? Maybe with less strategy and more about how the game is played?

You can check the library. I found a few books there to get started. Then if you find somehthing you really like and want to read over -- buy it.You can also check out: www.learn-texas-holdem.comThey have some pretty basic stuff dealing with 'Playable Starting Hand' etc.

[JaysonWeber 0]

Anyone know where i can pick up on some basic holdem books? Maybe with less strategy and more about how the game is played?

You can check the library. I found a few books there to get started. Then if you find somehthing you really like and want to read over -- buy it.You can also check out: www.learn-texas-holdem.comThey have some pretty basic stuff dealing with 'Playable Starting Hand' etc.

Oh no the poker bug didn't get you too did it....

[rok300 0]

Play money online is not really poker ... not a good starting/training ground. Have her read Lee Jones "Winning Low-Limit Hold-em" ... that's how I got started.

[JaysonWeber 0]

Play money online is not really poker ... not a good starting/training ground. Have her read Lee Jones "Winning Low-Limit Hold-em" ... that's how I got started.

Explain playing online is not really poker... Please explain that.And, Lee Jones Book... Nothing compared to SSHE, much better book.

[rok300 0]

If you reread what I wrote you'll see that I didn't say playing online wasn't really poker ... I said playing for "play money" online is not really poker. People who tend to play on the play money sites don't play as seriously as those who do have some financial stake in their play even if it is micro-stakes. If the bets mean nothing but some imaginary number people don't take it seriously and that's not really poker, that's just a crapshoot.

[JaysonWeber 0]

If you reread what I wrote you'll see that I didn't say playing online wasn't really poker ... I said playing for "play money" online is not really poker. People who tend to play on the play money sites don't play as seriously as those who do have some financial stake in their play even if it is micro-stakes. If the bets mean nothing but some imaginary number people don't take it seriously and that's not really poker, that's just a crapshoot.

Oh, Good Point, I crushed playmoney at a rate ot 1000 bb/100, I went over to real money and could never get the same rate... hmph.

[KyleStark 0]

Believe it or not, phil gordon's book is an excellent starter book it's light reading and I'd recommend that before SSHE to the total beginner.

[csabo17 0]

Well since in real life she will be playing 3-4 at the most table tourneys. I thought i woul dlet her start at like the 27 person 50k buyin play money on stars, since i have a shit load of play money from back in the day and i played one not to long ago when i was bored and tilting a bit and it seemed decently solid for a play money tourney.

[weishan14 0]

Anyone know where i can pick up on some basic holdem books? Maybe with less strategy and more about how the game is played?

You can check the library. I found a few books there to get started. Then if you find somehthing you really like and want to read over -- buy it.You can also check out: www.learn-texas-holdem.comThey have some pretty basic stuff dealing with 'Playable Starting Hand' etc.

Oh no the poker bug didn't get you too did it....

poker bug?? what poker bug? Just play a little online - well maybe more than a little...

[rok300 0]

Believe it or not, phil gordon's book is an excellent starter book it's light reading and I'd recommend that before SSHE to the total beginner.

I don't believe it ... now what?

[HtotheNootch 0]

Miller's "Getting Started in Holdem"Without a question.

[rsmbox 1]

i'm teaching my 4-yr old neice how to play using gummy bears...she knows what a pair, trips, and quads are so far, and kinda understands a flush (anything she can count that are the same)...doesn't quite have the suits down yet (hearts, diamonds, and mushrooms...clubs and spades are both "mushrooms"...and Aces are ABC's...not sure why)so anyway i suggest using gummy bears...they work for a 4-yr old...

[csabo17 0]

Thanks weishan14 great site with a lot of good reads.