Here are my top techniques on how I play my hands when playing free poker games, poker tournaments, cash games, heads up and sit and go's.

If you are new to poker and want to understand what the hands mean then hopefully my guide will really help you.

Pocket pairs: Aces the 10s 4 x the big blind. 7s,8s and 9s 2 times the big blind. 6s and lower I just flat call. 4s and under if a big raise is made I fold.

Ace/King to Ace/10 I raise 3x the big blind. Ace/9 and lower I just flat call and depends on the kicker if a raise is made I may just fold. Lower kickers like 2-5 should be folded with a raise made.

I generally like to play mid suited connectors like 7/6 of hearts I'll play to see a flop no raise just call and if the bet is too high I fold them.

Many players prefer to play small suited connectors, but I prefer to avoid these. Every now and again I will, but it depends on how the other players are playing and my gut feelings.

I will also play connectors i.e: 8/9 off suite for the big blind price.

I fold any card that is more than a 5, unless of course it is a face card.

Any cards that are 3 cards apart ie:7/4 can be played but only at right price and if they are suited.

Cards that are 2 cards apart i.e: 6/4 can be played suited or not for the right price and I never raise with these or call a big raise.

Now this is just how I play these hands, so you don't have to take any notice of how I do things. As I always say anyone has the right to play any 2 cards the way they want.

free poker games and pay poker is all about playing a game and having fun, so relax and chill out when playing.