bet sizing bluff catching exploit fold equity ranges value bet In this strategic guide, Pete Clarke analyzes multiple hands against an aggressive recreational player, demonstrating key concepts for handling maniacs effectively. He covers bet sizing adjustments, bluff catching decisions, and exploitative strategies while emphasizing the importance of staying composed and making conviction-based calls. Learn how to adjust against aggressive recreational players through proper bet sizing, timing your bluffs, and making disciplined calls. Understand different maniac types and exploit their tendencies. Core Lessons: Don't make hasty assumptions about player type without sufficient information Adjust bet sizing based on opponent's specific aggressive tendencies Be willing to call down lighter against known maniacs Show bluffs strategically to encourage future aggression Stay composed when making big calls against aggressive players Recognize different types of maniacs (initiative-based vs. pure gamblers) Use smaller bet sizes to induce bluffs from aggressive opponents
