[Wyte22]

There one point I'd like to add to Frob's awesome article about thinking ahead:

Not only do you need to think ahead to how the board will change the strength of your hand but you need to think ahead to get an idea of where you stand at all times when it comes to betting.

If your villian makes a pot size bet on that board, does he have a strong hand? will I see another pot size bet coming on turn and possible shove on the river? What cards will likely help my villian and what cards will be duds (this is where you develop finding a range for your villians). Thinking ahead on the board is very important, but thinking ahead on the bets you will be facing is another key step to becoming a good NLHE player. Your hand may can do a pot size bet this round but if a King falls off on the turn, and your villian makes another pot size bet, are you still good or are you drawing to 2 outs (last 2 remaining 6s). You always need to plan ahead for what the future cards might possibly hold because in the flip of one card, you hand can go from monster to epic fail! Not to make ya'll think there is always monsters under the bed but you need to consider bet sizings in addition to reading the board and know where you stand % wise in the hand Always keep notes on your villians soo you know their tendcies to .....like.......do they like to bet into scare cards? do they usually make a massive river bluff? Stuff like this will help you determine whether or not your facing a real hand or an imaginary one!!