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In Texas Hold ‘Em poker, the first decision poker online players have to make is whether or not to call the blind to the see the flop. Experienced players know which poker hands are the best starters and offer the most potential. Nave newcomers to the game often mistakenly play hands they should fold. Here are some examples of hands you should fold and why: * An Ace with an off suit small kicker. Even if an Ace comes out, the weak kicker is probably beat if another player holds an Ace. Fold this hand from just about every position. * Ace-2 is another trouble hand because players hope it will complete to a straight, but it rarely does. Instead, it is simply an Ace with the weakest kicker. * Small pocket pairs, especially aggressively from early position. A hand like 3-3 is probably going to be beat on the flop. There is only a one in eight chance of it completing to a set, so if the flop misses your small pair, fold to any bet. * Calling a raise when you do not have a made hand, such as suited connectors, that did not connect with the flop. Unless you have a lot of outs to the straight or flop, fold the cards. * Attempting to bluff with raggy cards from early position. This is especially true in a low stakes game. You have no information about any player’s hand behind you, and anyone who remains probably has you beat.