going for the check raise on flop only to see it get

[Whatever 1]

checked through. Whoops.Party Poker 2/4 Hold'em (10 handed) FTR converter on zerodivide.cxPreflop: Hero is SB with [5s], [6h]. MP3 posts a blind of $2. UTG calls, UTG+1 calls, 3 folds, Hero completes, BB checks.Flop: (5 SB) [Ad], [5h], [6d] (5 players)Hero checks, BB checks, UTG checks, UTG+1 checks, MP3 checks.Turn: (2.50 BB) [9s] (5 players)Hero bets, BB folds, UTG calls, UTG+1 calls, MP3 folds.River: (5.50 BB) [8d] (3 players)Hero checks, UTG checks, UTG+1 checks.Final Pot: 5.50 BBTo me check raising the flop is fast playing BUT it certainly screwed me here. Thoughts?

[Whatever 1]

I used bet the pot format. Which one works to show colors?

[Whatever 1]

What really frustrated me also was my check on the river because of the 3 diamonds and 56 89 board. I feel weaker than weak when I do crap like that. :x

[pokerplayer24 0]

On coordinated boards sometimes better off betting with bottom 2 into a big field in hopes that it gets raised by a draw or Ax allowing you to 3 bet it.I'm pretty sure you're much better off bet/folding the river then check/calling which I assume was your line.

[Actuary 3]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^I concur

[Canada 0]

Yep, lead that pot.You'll get calls and hopefully raises from Aces and flush draws, letting you get 3 bets in