
Whether you come out on top or fall prey to a shark, there are a few things every online poker tournament player should do immediately following a tournament. Once you take a few minutes to stretch your legs, sit back down and take notes on the tournament.
Review Your Game
How did you play this tournament? Did you stick to your original plan or did something happen to make you abandon your plan? Were there any surprises? It is important to take the time to review how you played the online poker tournament, and take extensive notes. Write down what cards you had and what plays you made. Be sure to include any emotional responses you may have felt at any time during the game. This will give you a record to study in order to improve self control in preparation for the next tournament.
Review The Other Players
Write down who the other players were and any and all impressions you have of them. Did you recognize any of them? Have you played any of them before? If so, did they play this game as expected, or did they surprise you? For opponents that you haven’t played previously, write down everything you can think of about them and how they played. Be sure to record any tells you may have noticed or weaknesses your opponents seem to have. It is likely you will encounter many of them again in future tournaments, and cataloging this information immediately after a game creates a more reliable log. (more…)



