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Second Pair - A pair of the second highest card on the board in a flop game.
In a flop game, a pair can be
described relative to the other cards that are on the board. A pair made with the second highest card on the board is
called, second pair. Similarly, a pair made with the highest card on the board would be
top pair, and a pair made with
the lowest card on the board would be
bottom pair. A pocket pair
higher than any of the cards on the board is called an
over pair.
In a holdem game, second pair tends to be a weak to moderately strong hand, depending on the situation. For example, if
you are first to act, or if there has been substantial betting and raising in front of you, second pair is a very weak
hand. In this case, it is usually a bad idea to
chase with second pair, especially if
you are clearly beat and have no other draw. However, it is a mistake to discount the
value of second pair all the time. If
you are in late position and no one has bet yet, second pair is a relatively strong hand, and can be played aggressively.
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