Carrot Poker School: Grade 1

Grade 1 is a challenging introduction to cash game poker theory. This course is suitable for newer poker players but is also the perfect place to start for those looking to fill in some of the cracks in their poker foundations.

Grade 1: Course Syllabus

• Equity and EV: What’s the Difference. What makes a Play Good or Bad? Poker as a Tree of Possibilities.
• Betting vs. Checking: The Pros and Cons. Common Blunders. Common Indifferent Spots.
• Bluffing. Mandatory, Optional, and Prohibited Bluffs.
• Polarisation. Relative Hand Strength.
• Calling Bets. EV Requirements. Equity Realisation. Implied Odds.
• C-Betting. Frequency and Sizing. Range Advantage and Nut Advantage.
• Barreling the Turn. Sizing. Bluff Selection. Value Thresholds.Float Betting. Semi Polarised vs. Fully Polarised Strategies.
• River Play – Textural Awareness, Action Sequences, Wide Range Spots.
• Basic Blocker Patterns – Flush Draw Blockers, Backdoor Draws. Using Blockers on the River.