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I helped a friend in an online tournament, the other night and when the money came with a decent stack, he mentioned that he was nervous. There were six tables left, and he had never been that far in a tournament before 2400 is a field of players.
For many players in these tournaments from 10 to 30 dollars, so that their money could very well mean the poker by multiplying by 10, 25 or even 100 bankroll! Therefore, feelings emotions, fear and greed that have to handle normal, particularly at the final table. This is where 80% of the prize is at stake, and every means to kill hundreds or thousands more for the rest of the players.
I was about 40 times at the final table in the last 3 months and still feel I have control over these feelings consciously, to make the right decision, taking into account all the circumstances. Changes right decision in every situation is all-in with pocket Kings 74S folding and I have done!
Move closer to the final table, I always run to fifth place as a destination. Yes, I know this is contrary to what the professionals say, but I feel when I put it in fifth place, I am satisfied with my performance and happy to have my benefit. What this means to relieve the pressure of a large, his death will be different. Give yourself a pat on the back to the fifth and then be very aggressive. Will be with players who are equally, if not more nervous than you do. There may also be Pushing Hands low, but 5 hands, everyone is likely to be a weak hand well. It is important to be aggressive at this time forward, as you blind to steal the top three.
I feel a lot of decisions to the final table based on your bankroll. If your bankroll of 20 or more, no matter where you are ready to upgrade, I recommend a strong and aggressive strategy, in which your destination is in a position or two should move during the battle on the other side. If you only have $ 40 to your account and you move to a place will result in an additional 650, by all means, close the better. For those with a large bankroll, which rose less than 20% means that your account, then you should play aggressively pre-flop decisions as many pots as can be seen without a ride, and better yet, without seeing the flop.
Here are some other things that you can stay calm and relaxed.
The headphones with classical music (baroque) have shown a calming effect scientific and sounds of nature. If they bother you, and then the jazz groove that suits you best listen, but metal all!
Turn off the TV, or something to distract you visually. You need to focus on his game and his opponents. If you miss a couple of buttons, you can not help your nervous, wondering what happened.
Go to the bathroom during intermission, the game can be a great nuisance.
Ask a friend to your table as a messenger to observe, and use it to exchange ideas. I can not tell you how many times other players have helped me, and I helped them in turn. A subjective view is generally better than yours, in stressful situations.
Hope this helps, and see you at the final table.