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Caps hold near grad
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Caps hold near grad

'Caps hold near grad' (five-card PLO, G11): Five-card PLO: prefer nutted redraws over pretty pairs; domination is louder.

Worked example

apply 'Caps hold near grad' on double-suited Ace rundown vs pot bet. Write the board/doors, villain type, old line → new line, and why.

Common leak

nods through 'Caps hold near grad', then defaults on double-suited Ace rundown vs pot bet the next time money goes in.

Drill

teach 'Caps hold near grad' in 60 seconds with double-suited Ace rundown vs pot bet. Tag one live rep this week.

Practice habit

sticky-note the trigger for 'Caps hold near grad' before your next five-card PLO session.

Drill

explain 'Caps hold near grad' to your buddy without looking — stall means you don't own it yet.

Remember

Change one five-card PLO decision this week. Notes beat vibes.

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