Floating & Double Barreling

These are two essential postflop weapons that every intermediate player must master.

Floating

Floating means calling a c-bet on the flop with the intention of taking the pot away on a later street.

**When to float**: On boards where the preflop caller has range advantage (e.g., when you defend BB and flop comes 7-6-5)

**Best float spots**: In position, against predictable opponents who give up on the turn

**Risks**: You invest chips with a weak hand hoping to win without showdown

Double Barreling

A double barrel is betting the turn after c-betting the flop. It puts maximum pressure on your opponent's medium-strength hands.

**Good double barrel cards**: Overcards, cards that complete draws, cards that pair the board

**Bad double barrel cards**: Cards that improve opponent's calling range more than yours

**Frequency**: GTO solvers recommend double barreling roughly 40-50% of the time after c-betting

Combining Both Strategies

A balanced player uses both floating and double barreling. This makes them unpredictable and difficult to play against. The key is to mix your frequencies so opponents cannot exploit you.