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Al Spath's has the ability to teach, to speak with new players in a language and encouraging tone that makes them want to learn, gain experience and play more. Private Tutoring is also available.
Seeking Additional Instruction: Making The Transition to the Real Money Tables!
"The Utilization of Mentors or Private Tutoring"
Live Interaction
His primary teaching method is interacting 2 - 3 times a week with students in the PokerSchool Cardroom.
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The Rules of the Game
Hold'em | Omaha H/L | Omaha | 7-Card Stud | 7-Card Stud (Hi-Lo)
Limit Holdem
Lesson 1: Beginner's Breakout 05/06/04
Lesson 2: The Table "Your Card Room Code of Conduct" 05/17/04
Lesson 3: Creating "YOUR" Table Image 06/07/04
Lesson 4: Understanding Position and Position Betting 06/18/04
Lesson 5: Reasons For Playing Poker 07/05/04
Lesson 6: "Some Do's and Don'ts" of Limit Hold'em Tournament Poker 07/20/04
Quiz 1: Quiz Over Lessons 1-6 07/28/04
Lesson 7: On Line "TELLS" 08/05/04
7 Card Stud High
Lesson 1: Beginners Guide to 7 Card Stud(Hi) 08/20/04
Lesson 2 -Part 1: Starting Hands (Third Street) 7 Card Stud (Hi) 09/08/04
Lesson 2 -Part 2: Starting Hands (Third Street) 7 Card Stud (Hi) 09/22/04
Lesson 3: Fourth Street Strategy - 7 Card Stud (Hi) 10/07/04
Lesson 4: 5th Street (Your Second Biggest Decision) 10/21/04
Lesson 5: 6th Street (Committed To The End)11/08/04
Lesson 6: Seventh Street (Have You Paid Attention - Well Don't Stop Now)11/17/04
Lesson 7: (7 Stud Hi) Tournament Play 12/14/04
Tournament Play
Part I: Tournament Discussions "101"
Part II: Tournament Discussions "101"
No-Limit Texas Hold'em
Lesson 1: Choosing NL over Limit Poker
Lesson 2: Correct Size Bets
Lesson 3: Bluffing, Beating a Bully and Feeler Bets
Lesson 4: Size Does Matter (Chip Stacks)
Lesson 5: Hand Selection
Lesson 6: Trouble Hands, Shorthanded Play and Tips
Quiz: Lesson 1-6
Lesson 7: Capitalizing on Mistakes/Miscues/Blunders
Head's Up/ShortHanded Play
Lesson 1: Isolate Them, Get Em' Heads Up, Then Pound Away!
Lesson 2: The Continuation Bet
Lesson 3: Shorthanded Limit Tables (Profitable For The Aggressive Player)
Middle Limit Texas Hold'em
Guidelines for Success
Book Reviews
Beginner Poker Books:
Lee Jones (Hold'em)
Matthew Hilger (Hold'em)
Bill Burton (Hold'em)
Roy West (Hold'em)
Intermediate Poker Books:
Pot-Limit & No-Limit Poker
Super System
Materials To Sharpen Your Game
