Hand Types
Pocket Pair
口袋对子
A pocket pair is two cards of the same rank dealt as your hole cards. Pocket pairs range from the strongest AA to the weakest 22. They are valuable because they are disguised and can make sets.
Example
Pocket kings are a premium hand that should be played aggressively preflop.
Related Terms
More Hand Types Terms
The Nuts
The best possible hand given the current board cards.
Draw
A hand that needs additional cards to complete a strong combination.
Trips (Three of a Kind)
Three cards of the same rank using one community card.
Overpair
A pocket pair higher than any card on the board.
Underpair
A pocket pair lower than any card on the board.
Broadway
An ace-high straight (TJQKA), the highest straight possible.