Think scoops early

Best Stud8 starting hands can go both ways: high pairs with low cards, three low flush draws, wheels in progress.

Trash that can only make a rough high with no low should not chase forever against scary boards.

'Think scoops early' (stud hi-lo, G0): Stud hi-lo: scooping and freerolling beat split-hope. Qualifying lows matter — know whether an 8-low qualifies in your game.