From The Ground Up
MTT Edition
THE ALL IN ONE TOURNAMENT GUIDE
Over the course of 43 videos, Run It Once Pro Owen Shiels walks you through the essentials of tournament poker.
Whether it's how to play different stack sizes, when to exploit your opponents and when to play GTO, or how ICM impacts your decisions, Owen will have you making final tables in no time.
- About stack sizes and the impact that they have
- Opening ranges by position
- About GTO and exploitative play
- The basics of HUD use
- How to play a reshove stack
- How to adjust to your table
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Foundation Principles
Preflop Play, Bet Sizing, Position, And Other Basics
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15:56
Intro
Owen Shiels provides a breakdown of the course’s structure, what you can expect to get out of it, and a brief outline of the topics and areas of focus.
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30:54
Preflop Stack Size Basics
Stack size is a critical component of MTT play. In this video, Owen discusses how to approach the various sizes we will find ourselves having to navigate preflop.
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22:17
Postflop Stack Size Basics
The stack size discussion is taken postflop in this video. Stack to pot ratio is introduced and we consider how to approach different levels of SPR.
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18:35
Position
Here, we tackle the different positions and explain why understanding position is a critical part of the game.
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14:01
Bet Size Basics
Owen breaks down the use of different bet sizes and what you should be thinking about when using them.
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12:53
GTO vs Exploitative Play
The age old debate is examined and Owen explains why we study GTO but play exploitatively.
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10:28
HUD Basics
Here we discuss HUDs (heads-up displays) and how to use them to our advantage.
Preflop Play
Deeper analysis of all things preflop
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35:12
Playing A Shove/Fold Stack (0-15 BBs)
The bread and butter of any MTT player. Owen examines what's important to consider and how to improve this area of your game.
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32:28
Playing A Reshove Stack (12-30 BBs)
Owen investigates the different factors we need to consider with this stack size and how to generate an edge against different player types.
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20:23
Opening Ranges by Position
Here we look at some default opening ranges based on stack size and position.
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17:23
Adjusting to the Table - Preflop Opening Ranges
Adjusting to your table is key. In this video, Owen discusses how to adjust your opening ranges based on a number of different factors.
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39:19
3-Betting Theory
This video examines the art of 3-Betting. Find out what important factors you should consider and how those factors help you construct your ranges.
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35:47
3-Betting Examples
Owen takes a deeper look at how to construct 3-Betting ranges in two specific spots.
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25:39
Squeezing
Raise, call, call - so much dead money in the pot - I raise! Squeezing is incredibly profitable but can be costly when done poorly. Here we look at how to approach it correctly.
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30:51
Playing Vs a 3Bet
Getting 3-Bet a lot can be frustrating. In this episode Owen explains how you should respond when facing them.
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26:54
Flatting an Open In Position
We can't 3-Bet every hand we want to play preflop! Here we look at how to build profitable flatting ranges where we will have position postflop.
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19:51
Flatting from the Blinds
Flatting in the blinds is very different to flatting in position. Owen looks at the differences and takes you through the math behind the situation, highlighting some common mistakes.
Flop Play
The flop is dealt, now what?
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25:03
How Postflop Poker Works
Welcome to postflop! Here we take a look at the theoretical side of postflop poker and how we can use range vs range thinking to make good decisions.
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26:02
Choosing your Line
Many players get stuck using the same lines over and over again. Owen takes a look at what lines are available to you postflop and how to incorporate them into your game.
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23:53
Bet Sizing - Advanced Concepts
Great players are masters of bet sizing. What are you achieving with this sizing? What situations should you use it in? We take a look at these questions in this video.
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35:43
Playing as the PFA IP
You've raised preflop and been called. You have position. Now what? Owen takes us through strategies for when to bet or check and also considers how to exploit certain player types.
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41:57
Playing as the PFA OOP
Playing OOP (Out of Position) is tricky. Here we breakdown what you need to know to make this situation easier and more profitable to play.
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29:30
Playing as the Cold Caller IP
In this video Owen examines how to react in this situation, both when your opponent bets into you and when they check to you.
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26:11
Single Raised Pots OOP
Playing in the big blind against a single raise is one of the most common scenarios in poker. Here we look at the factors you need to consider in this spot and emphasise one key mistake a lot of players make.
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27:45
3B Pots - Postflop Play
You've made it to the flop in a 3-Bet pot. The pot is bigger, the SPR is smaller and the ranges are tighter. We look at how to approach this situation as both the 3-Bettor and the flat caller.
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25:46
Check Raising and Playing vs Check Raises
Check raising happens a lot in poker today. Owen takes a look at this subject from both sides of the coin - how to develop your check raising strategy and how to defend effectively against it.
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37:49
Low SPR Spots
When the SPR (stack to pot ratio) shrinks, the decisions available to us often shrink as well but the importance of them does not. Here Owen discusses playing with a small SPR.
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17:20
Multiway Pots
Multiway pots can prove exceedingly tricky and here Owen shares the nuance of playing in these often difficult situations.
Turn and River Play
Turn and river nuance is examined in these installments
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28:00
Turn Play as the Preflop Aggressor IP
We raised preflop and got called. We've navigated the flop and here we are with one more part of the puzzle exposed. It’s time to build on our flop strategy and figure out what’s next on the turn.
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19:31
Turn Play as the Preflop Aggressor OOP
Here we examine this situation, breaking it down based on how the flop played out. We look at which parts of our range to bet and which to check in each scenario.
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25:24
Turn Play Without the Betting Lead
Owen breaks down more turn situations, focusing on lines where we have been checking or calling and also examines multiway pots
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19:35
Betting on the River
We've made it to the river. All the pieces of the puzzle are there. Now it's time for max profit! We look at how to develop effective and profitable strategies for value betting and bluffing.
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10:15
Calling on the River
We have a bluff catcher and face a bet. No more cards to come. It's just call or fold. What do we do? Owen explains the math behind this situation and how to approach it in a logical way.
The Independent Chip Model (ICM)
What is it? How do we apply it? How can it help our decision making?
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17:39
ICM Basics
What is ICM? How does it work and why is it important? These questions are dug into in this installment
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31:35
ICM Preflop
With the basics under our belt, Owen dives into the specifics of applying ICM to preflop decisions.
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20:20
ICM Postflop
Now we find ourselves on the flop or beyond and the discussion centers on ICM decisions after arriving post flop.
The End Game
Finding yourself deep in a tournament? Pay attention here!
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25:10
Playing Shorthanded
The goal of any tournament is to be the last one standing and doing so will require that you play shorthanded. He we discuss tips for playing in less than full lineups.
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31:37
Heads Up Play - Preflop
So you've made it to the final two - congrats! Here we discuss closing the deal with preflop decisions when you've arrived at heads up play.
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32:34
Heads Up Play - Postflop
We move past preflop decisions and focus on post flop play when just one person is standing between you and victory
Optimizing off the Felt
Bankroll, Game Selection, and Mental Stability
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16:28
Bankroll Considerations
Maintaining a healthy bankroll is the lifeblood of a poker player and what allows you to keep competing. Owen offers tips for keeping a well-funded bankroll and not getting in over your head
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23:39
Game Selection
Of course we'd all like to sit in a game full of rank amateurs but that opportunity doesn't often present itself! Here Owen outlines how to decide which tournaments to play and which to pass up.
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22:33
Variance, Tilt, and Mindset
Poker is a game that is very inconsistent and even the best players routinely strike out. In this final installment, we discuss how to deal with these ups and downs while maintaining a level head.
So What Now?
Continuing your poker education