Limping
平跟入池
Limping is entering the pot by calling the big blind rather than raising. While often considered weak, limping can be strategic in certain situations. Players may limp with strong hands to set traps, or limp with speculative hands to see cheap flops. In deep cash games, limping with suited connectors and small pairs can be profitable.
Example
With a speculative hand like 76s in the SB, you might limp hoping to see a cheap flop.
Related Terms
More Fundamentals Terms
Range
The set of all possible hands a player could have in a given situation.
Stack Depth
The size of a player's chip stack relative to the blinds or pot.
Variance
The natural ups and downs in poker results due to the element of chance.
Bankroll Management
The practice of managing your poker funds to survive variance and avoid going broke.
VPIP (Voluntarily Put Pot In)
The percentage of hands a player voluntarily puts money into the pot.
PFR (Preflop Raise)
The percentage of hands a player raises preflop.