Flop Analysis
Checking our entire range is the standard play as the caller on an Ace-high board that heavily favors the preflop raiser.
Folding second pair to a single overbet on the flop is too tight; we must call to protect our range against aggressive c-bets.
Checking our entire range is the standard play as the caller on an Ace-high board that heavily favors the preflop raiser.
Folding here is a significant mistake. While the overbet is polarizing, our second pair is too strong to fold immediately on the flop. **Ranges:** UTG has a massive range advantage on A-K-x, but they will also be c-betting many air hands (QJ, JT, small pairs) to capitalize on that pressure. By folding K-10, we allow Villain to profitably bet their entire range. **Math:** We need roughly 36% equity to call. With second pair and a decent kicker, we have nearly 50% equity against a balanced c-betting range, making this a clear continue. **Plan:** We are essentially bluff-catching. We should look to check-call most clean turns and only consider folding if the board gets significantly more coordinated or Villain continues with massive sizing on multiple streets. --- > **Takeaway:** Don't let Ace-high boards scare you into folding second pair for one bet; you must defend the middle of your range to avoid being exploited.
Note: Folding second pair to a single flop bet is over-folding; this hand is a mandatory continue to remain unexploitable.