3-bet blockers cold call ranges TAG Joel Wald discusses the misconceptions around tight play in poker, explaining the difference between being a "nit" and using a tight-aggressive strategy. He highlights three specific situations where tight play is advantageous, demonstrating how a thinking player can make better decisions than someone simply waiting for premium hands. The video aims to help players understand when and how to implement tight play effectively. Joel Wald explains that tight play can be profitable in poker, but there's a difference between being a "nit" and playing a tight-aggressive style. He shows three examples where tight play is correct, emphasizing the importance of range awareness and strategic thinking over simply waiting for strong hands. When Tight is Right Differentiating between nitty play and tight-aggressive strategy Understanding why tight play can be profitable in modern poker Folding strong hands like pocket queens in specific multiway situations Adjusting four-bet ranges based on opponent tendencies Using blockers and range advantage to apply river pressure Avoiding indiscriminate use of the term "nit" at the poker table Balancing tight preflop play with aggressive postflop decisions
