We cover the 10 best starting hands, or pairs of pocket cards,
to be holding in your game of Texas Holdem so it is only fitting
t cover the 5 worst starting hands you could be holding. The
general rule of thumb if you are holding any of these 5 losing
combinations? Fold and walk away!
1) 2-7 (offsuit) By Far the worst start you could have for your
game. You have no chance at a straight draw or flush draw and
chances are you would be beaten with a pair of 7s. There is the
remote chance at a full house with this hand but it is clearly
not taking the risk waiting for this to occur. FOLD!
2) 2-8 (offsuit) Only slightly better than the 2-7 draw, this
combination cried out for you to fold from the start. Why is it
slightly better? A pair of 8s will beat the poor soul with a
pair of 7s! The straight draw or flush is once again out of the
question with this combination and the cards are screaming at
you to fold!
3) 3-8 (offsuit) Once again you are left without the chance of a
straight draw or flush draw and left with hoping for a pair of
8s. At this point you may be hoping for the chance at a full
house, don't do it! It is time to fold and wait on a better
hand, like one of the 10 best outlined in another article.
4) 2-9 (offsuit) A pair of 9s may beat out the 8s above but this
is still a combination crying out to be folded.
5) 2-6 (offsuit) You are left with a chance at the low straight
draw and not much else with this combination. You are best
served folding from the offset and waiting for a hand that will
give you a fighting chance.
There are the five pairs of pocket cards that should have you
folding as soon as you can. For those brave enough to continue
on with your play after drawing any of these killer
combinations, may luck be on your side! Being aware of the best
and worst combinations will help strengthen your overall game
and help make your stay at the table more successful. Long shots
do come in on occasion but the disciplined player usually walks
away from the table happy.
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