Flop Analysis
Auto-played to reach this drill spot — you didn't act here, so it isn't scored.
Donking the turn with an ace-high gutshot bloats the pot at shallow SPR against an uncapped range; check and decide instead.
Auto-played to reach this drill spot — you didn't act here, so it isn't scored.
Auto-played to reach this drill spot — you didn't act here, so it isn't scored.
Leading into the flop aggressor with an ace-high gutshot is a significant error at this stack depth. We should check our entire range and let UTG define the action rather than building a pot out of position. **Ranges:** UTG's range remains heavily uncapped with strong value like sets, overpairs, and top pairs that comfortably continued on the flop. Our weak gutshot has minimal fold equity against this continuing range. **Math:** With an SPR around 1.3, betting roughly half our stack commits vital chips. When UTG shoves, we are forced to fold away our equity after burning over a third of our remaining chips. **Plan:** Checking allows us to see how UTG behaves. If they check back, we realize our equity for free; if they barrel all-in, we can fold cleanly without losing extra chips. --- > **Takeaway:** At shallow SPRs, avoid donking weak draws into uncapped ranges — check to control the pot and realize equity.
Note: Donking the turn with a weak gutshot bloats the pot at shallow SPR, walking directly into UTG's uncapped range.
Folding is mandatory once jammed on. Needing roughly 23% equity, our four wheel outs only offer about 9% against UTG's committed value range.