bad beats bluff position In this video, Nathan "BlackRain79" Williams details seven common mistakes that amateur players often make. He covers topics like bluffing calling stations, playing trap hands out of position, overplaying top pair, and choosing the right games. Nathan provides practical examples and advice to help beginners improve their poker strategy and avoid costly errors. Nathan emphasizes the importance of game selection, reading board textures, and understanding player types. He advises caution with top pair and avoiding tilt from bad beats. Poker Pro's Playbook: Avoiding Amateur Pitfalls Don't bluff calling stations who rarely fold Avoid playing trap hands like KJ, QJ out of position Be cautious when facing raises from tight players Play top pair carefully on coordinated boards Choose games with clear recreational players Understand the math behind bad beats to avoid tilt Focus on long-term strategy rather than individual hands