Semi-bluffing is often a strong play – especially when in position. Semi-bluffing is betting when you probably don’t have the best hand at that point but may improve to a winning hand. And by doing it you’re giving yourself two ways to win as you might take the pot right then and there or, if called, you might make your hand on the turn or river.

You should look to do this much more from late position because if your opponents have shown weakness you have a better chance of taking the pot. In fact, you should often check your draws from early position on the flop because if you bet an opponent can make a big raise and price you out of your draw.