Free Online Poker - Sandbagging, Slow Play and Trapping

A good technique to turn a solid hand in buy-in and free online poker games into a great one is to "sandbag," or in plain language, not disclosing your power until the "Kenny Rogers Right Time."

When the game starts and other players start betting, hold back and keep your cool. Avoid making any raises of any size.

The key is to keep as many players as possible in the game for as long as possible and then "kill" them with an "all-in" at the critical time.

Sandbagging is also known as 'trapping' or 'slow play', whereas in my opinion you don't need to play too slow, just hide your hand well.

This technique works well when another player has good cards, too. That player will do the betting for you and you will remain "hidden" until you are ready to slam them with an allin.

Many times by doing this you get into a nutz situation as the flop, turn, and river fill up your hand.

I have found its much easier when playing online poker rather than face to face poker as its easier to hide your expression.

In internet paid and free online poker games it is much easier because no one can really "see" you. Sandbagging also gives you the option to make economic bets by not blowing a raise and ultimately losing to someone who hits big on the turn or river.

So, the key to being good at sandbagging when playing free online poker, is to entice as many players as possible into the pot and then jump all-in at the crucial time to take the pot. Good luck in giving it a go and I hope this tip serves you well.

I very much hope my tips on the sandbagging techniques help you in your poker play and look forward to seeing you on the poker tables soon.