Flop Analysis
Checking back top pair with a low kicker is a high-frequency play to protect our checking range and control the pot size.
Checking back top pair with a weak kicker protects your range, allowing you to extract value or bluff-catch on later streets.
Checking back top pair with a low kicker is a high-frequency play to protect our checking range and control the pot size.
After Villain checks a second time, our hand now functions as a thin value bet or protection bet against their draws.